Species regal geranium
Magenta-white flower, with anthers, lime style and buds, beige sepals, green leaves, beige stems, yellow veins and blades

regal geranium

Pelargonium domesticum

The Regal Geranium (Pelargonium domesticum) is a stunning annual flowering plant. It has vibrant, double purple petals that contrast against the deep green leaves, making one of the most beautiful garden features you can find! The Regal Geranium produces delicate and airy foliage and its easy to care for. This stunning plant is great for window boxes, hanging baskets, patio pots and garden beds. It prefers to be planted in well-draining soil and receives plenty of sunlight to keep blooming. The Regal geranium can even survive light frost with minimal damage.

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Stem Propagation,Leaf Cutting,Division,Layering Propagation,Grafting Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

10 - 11

Flowers:

Pink, purple, lavander, red Flowers

Sun:

full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Low

Indoors:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Regal geraniums prefer moderate to frequent watering, provided the soil is allowed to dry out slightly between watering. It is best to water in the mornings or evenings so as to avoid quickly evaporating under the harsh midday sun. In general, it is recommended to water regal geraniums once a week so that the soil remains lightly moist. In hot weather, increasing watering frequency may be necessary to avoid the soil getting too dry and the plant wilting.

sunlight

Regal geraniums should receive 5-7 hours of direct sunlight each day in the early spring months. Once it is summertime, however, they should be shifted to a more shaded area or kept out of direct sun for the hottest part of the day as too much sunlight, especially during the afternoon, can scorch their foliage.

pruning

Regal geraniums should be pruned annually in the early spring. For best results, remove up to 1-third of the plant's stems, and use sharp, sterilized pruning shears to make clean, angled cuts as close to the main stem as possible. In addition to yearly pruning, these plants can benefit from regular pruning of old flower blooms, both to keep the plants looking attractive and to encourage new flowers to form.

Season

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Starts Flowering

Regal geraniums typically start flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

Starts Flowering

Regal geraniums typically start flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

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