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Pelargonium

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Family

Geraniaceae (jer-ay-nee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Pelargonium (pe-lar-GO-nee-um)

Info

Synonym

Pelargonium tomentosa

Height

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Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Sun Exposure

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Danger

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Hardiness

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Foliage

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Class

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Class

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Other Details

Seed Collecting

Full Sun

Fruit Shape

N/A

Fruit Size

Inconspicuous/none

Fruit Colors

Late Winter/Early Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Growing Habit

Herbaceous

Good Fall Color

Shiny/Glossy

Succulent

Days to Maturity

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Seed Type

From herbaceous stem cuttings

From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Scarify seed before sowing

Usage

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Disease Resistance

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Leaf Type

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Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements

Annuals

Where to Grow

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Other details

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Propagation Methods

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Plant Size (check one)

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Growing Habit

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Growth Rate

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Leaf Appearance

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Degree to which the appearance is present

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Leaf Texture (top)

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Leaf Texture (bottom)

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Leaf Color

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Color of Leaf Margin

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Leaf Substance

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Number of Vein Pairs

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Appearance of Margin

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Margin Width

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Flower Shape

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Flower Fragrance

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Does it set seed?

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Blooming Habit

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Foliage Habit

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Ploidy

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Color Patterns

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Awards (if applicable)

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Category

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Seed Type

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Growth Habit

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Days to Maturity

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Awards (if applicable)

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Bloom Shape

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Habit

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Other Details

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Pruning Instructions

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Kernel Color

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Division

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Division

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Division

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Flower Shape

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Color Pattern

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Group

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Pruning Groups

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Bloom Diameter

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Heat (Pungency)

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Disease Resistance

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Seed Type

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Usage

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Section

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Pruning

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Size/Type

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Flower Characteristics

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Leaf Shape/Type

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Leaf Texture

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Leaf Color

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Propagation

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Pollination

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Bearing Habit

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Rootstock Vigor

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Disease Resistance

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Fruit Usage

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Classification

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Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Halifax, Massachusetts

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