Pelargonium Zonale "Flower Fairy Red Splash" 15cmPot

Pelargonium zonale ‘Flower Fairy Red Splash’

Botanical Name

Pelargonium zonale ‘Flower Fairy Red Splash’

Common Names

• Zonal Geranium
• Flower Fairy Geranium
• Garden Pelargonium

Product Description

Pelargonium zonale ‘Flower Fairy Red Splash’ is a compact, vibrant flowering plant renowned for its striking red-splashed blooms set against lush green, zoned foliage. Part of the Flower Fairy series, this cultivar produces continuous flowers from spring through autumn, adding bright, cheerful colour to gardens and patios. Its compact, bushy habit and low-maintenance nature make it ideal for borders, containers, hanging baskets, and window boxes in South African gardens.

Size When Fully Grown

• Height: ± 20–30 cm
• Spread: ± 20–30 cm
• Growth habit: Compact, bushy, clumping

Best Growing Conditions

• Light: Full sun to partial shade
  • Full sun encourages maximum flowering and vibrant colour.
• 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; protect from frost in colder areas
• Maintenance: Low
  • Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooms
  • Light pruning to maintain compact 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
  • Perfect for adding bright, colourful accents in garden beds, borders, and containers
  • Ideal for mass plantings and decorative patios