Pelargonium, Fish Geranium, Horseshoe Geranium, Zonal Geranium 'Appleblossom Rosebud'

Pelargonium x hortorum

Family
Geraniaceae (jer-ay-nee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Pelargonium (pe-lar-GO-nee-um)
Species
x hortorum (hor-TOR-um)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Shiny/Glossy
Succulent
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 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)
Bloom Color
Pink
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Burgundy/Maroon
Dark/Black
Orange/Apricot
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
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 herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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

Calistoga, California

Medway, Massachusetts

Duluth, Minnesota

Maryville, Missouri

Averill Park, New York

Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

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Gardener's Notes:

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1
neutral
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Duluth, MN | September 2019 | negative

This variety was new to me and I thought it would be wonderful which it was not ! The blooms were mainly white
with a meager red...Read More

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Stroudsburg, PA | May 2009 | neutral

This plant grew nicely but didn't bloom enough to make it an eye catching plant. But looking at the individual blooms they were beautifu...Read More

P
Medway, MA (Zone 5b) | August 2008 | positive

An antique variety, it has been said that this was Queen Victoria's favorite geranium! It is stunning, and the tight buds do look like li...Read More

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