Geranium Pelargonium Zonale "Mixed Colours" 15cmPot

Pelargonium zonale

Botanical Name

Pelargonium zonale

Common Names

• Geranium
• Zonal Geranium
• Bedding Geranium

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Product Description

Pelargonium zonale, commonly known as the Geranium, is a classic, evergreen flowering plant loved for its bold flower heads and distinctive zoned foliage. It is one of the most reliable performers in South African gardens, ideal for bedding displays, borders, containers, hanging baskets, and balconies. With long-lasting colour and minimal maintenance, zonal geraniums provide season-long impact in both formal and informal garden settings.

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Size When Fully Grown

• Height: ± 30–60 cm
• Spread: ± 30–50 cm
• Growth habit: Compact, upright and bushy

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Best Growing Conditions

• Light: Full sun to light shade
  • Best flowering in full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
  • Avoid waterlogged or heavy clay soils
• Watering: Moderate
  • Allow soil to dry slightly between watering
• Climate:
  • Thrives in warm conditions
  • Light frost tolerant but best protected in cold regions
• Maintenance: Low
  • Remove spent flowers regularly to encourage continuous blooming
  • Light pruning keeps plants compact and tidy

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Best Planting Season & Growth Cycle (South Africa)

• Best Time to Plant: Spring
• Active Growing Season: Spring through autumn
• Flowering Season: Spring to late autumn
• Seasonal Notes:
  • Performs exceptionally well in pots and garden beds
  • Excellent choice for mass colour planting