Pelargonium Zonale "Top Dolomites Rose Eye" 15cm Pot

Pelargonium zonale ‘Top Dolomites Rose Eye’

Botanical Name

Pelargonium zonale ‘Top Dolomites Rose Eye’

Common Names

• Zonal Geranium
• Top Dolomites Geranium
• Garden Pelargonium

Product Description

Pelargonium zonale ‘Top Dolomites Rose Eye’ is a striking, compact flowering plant prized for its soft rose-pink blooms with a contrasting darker eye, creating a charming and elegant display. This cultivar is part of the Top Dolomites series, known for robust growth, continuous flowering, and uniform habit. Ideal for borders, containers, window boxes, and patio gardens, it brings long-lasting colour and texture to South African gardens with minimal maintenance.

Size When Fully Grown

• Height: ± 25–35 cm
• Spread: ± 25–35 cm
• Growth habit: Compact, bushy, clumping

Best Growing Conditions

• Light: Full sun to partial shade
  • Full sun encourages maximum flowering and colour intensity.
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
  • Performs best in enriched garden soil or quality potting mix; avoid waterlogging.
• Watering: Moderate
  • Water regularly during active growth; allow top layer of soil to dry between watering.
• Climate:
  • Suited to most South African regions
  • Performs well in coastal and inland gardens; frost protection recommended in colder areas.
• Maintenance: Low
  • Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooms
  • Light pruning to maintain compact, bushy shape

Best Planting Season & Growth Cycle (South Africa)

• Best Time to Plant: Spring to early summer
• Active Growing Season: Spring through autumn
• Flowering Season: Spring through autumn
• Seasonal Notes:
  • Evergreen in warmer regions; semi-evergreen in cooler climates
  • Ideal for containers, patios, and garden beds
  • Perfect for creating bright, colourful accents in borders and mass plantings