Geranium Pacific Mixed Color - Flower Seeds
Specifications
| Family |
Geraniaceae |
| Native region |
Southern Africa |
| Mature height |
30-45 cm |
| Growth rate |
Moderate |
Care guide
| Sunlight |
Full sun to partial shade (4-6 hours) |
| Watering |
Moderate; let topsoil dry between waterings, avoid sogginess |
| Soil / mix |
Light, well-drained potting mix rich in organic matter |
| Fertilizer |
Balanced liquid feed every 2 weeks during flowering |
| Difficulty |
Moderate |
Uses
<p>Grown as an ornamental for pots, window boxes, hanging baskets and borders. The aromatic foliage is mildly insect-repellent, and the long-lasting flower clusters bring vivid colour to balconies and terraces.</p>
Growing tips
<p>Sow seeds about 3-5 mm deep in trays of fine, moist mix and keep warm at 21-24°C; germination takes <strong>7-14 days</strong>. Transplant when seedlings have 2-3 true leaves, spacing 25-30 cm apart or one per medium pot. Pinch growing tips to encourage bushiness and deadhead spent clusters regularly. Plants begin flowering roughly <strong>90-110 days</strong> from sowing.</p>