Fancy leaved zonals. A very free flowering variety with red single flowers and a reddish-brown zone to the foliage giving an abundance of colour. Max Height 40cm. Max Spread 40cm. Flowers May to October. Full sun. Not hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Pelargonium ‘Contrast’ (Z d C v)
A very free flowering variety with red single flowers and a reddish-brown zone to the foliage giving an abundance of colour.
Additional information
| Generic | Pelargonium |
|---|---|
| Species | |
| Varietry | 'Contrast' (Z d C v) |
| Common Name | Fancy leaved zonals |
| Flower Colour | red |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 40cm |
| Family | Geraniaceae |
| Spread | 40cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Bushy |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green, red |
| 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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