Annual – Regal Geranium

Regal Geranium 

Botanical name: pelargonium x domesticum 

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: up to 18 inches in height with an 8 inch spread 

Hardy zone: zones 9-12

Foliage color: green 

Flower color: pink, red, purple, white 

Bloom time: re-blooms year-round 

Growth rate: reaches fully mature size in first growing season 

Pruning instructions: deadhead withered blooms and foliage as needed 

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings in the spring and summer months 

Landscape use: flower garden, edging, container plant 

Special features: re-bloomer, long-lasting blooms, fragrant blooms, heat tolerant 

Light needs: 3-4 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the top 1-2 inches of soil to dry out between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : optional application of a slow-release fertilizer at the time of planting 

Best time to plant: spring, summer, fall

Best type of soil: loam, sand 

Companion plants: petunias, lobelia, pansies, alyssum 

Toxicity level: moderately toxic for humans and pets if ingested in large amounts

Invasive species: no