Ivy leaf Pelargonium. Unusual almost black double flowers. Max Height 40cm. Max Spread 40cm. Flowers May to October. Full sun. Not hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Pelargonium ‘Rio Grande’ (I d)
Unusual almost black double flowers.
Additional information
| Generic | Pelargonium |
|---|---|
| Species | |
| Varietry | 'Rio Grande' (I d) |
| Common Name | Ivy leaf Pelargonium |
| Flower Colour | purple |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 40cm |
| Family | Geraniaceae |
| Spread | 40cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Bushy |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | May, October |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | Sheltered site |
| Hardiness | Not hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Dead head after flowering, Lift and store frost free |
| Border | Pot, Conservatory plant, Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | Cut back flowered shoots to encourage new growth |
| Pruning Time | Early spring |
| Pests and diseases | Red spider mite, Earwigs, Rusts, Botrytis |
| Maintenance | Dead heading |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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