Fish Geranium, Horseshoe Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Pelargoniumx hortorum 'Sunspot'

Category
Perennials

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Good Fall Color
Provides Winter Interest
Shiny/Glossy

Foliage Color
Chartreuse/Yellow

Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual

Danger

Bloom Color
Red

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Mid Winter
Blooms all year

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings

Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed