Pelargonium

Pelargonium is a richly flowering plant with large, striking flowers in shades of red, pink, purple and white. Flowering begins in spring and continues until the first night frost. The dark green, glossy leaves are a nice contrast to the bright flowers. The plant grows about 30 to 50 cm high and is compact and bushy. Calliope is especially suitable for pots, hanging baskets and borders, and does best in a sunny, warm location in well-drained, not too wet soil. It is drought resistant, not hardy, and is usually grown as an annual.
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Care tips

Pelargonium Calliope grows best in a sunny, warm spot with well-drained soil. Avoid wet or heavily compacted soil, as too much moisture can cause root rot.

In spring, you may want to prune the plant back slightly to encourage growth and maintain a compact shape. During the growing season, regular watering is important, especially in dry periods, but let the soil dry out well in between to avoid root problems. In pots, it is extra important to avoid drying out and to put the plant inside or frost-free in severe frosts, as the Calliope is not hardy.

Remove spent flowers to keep the plant tidy and prolong flowering. Pelargonium Calliope is relatively low-maintenance and self-cleaning, so you have little work to do with dead flowers.

Plant density for borders is about 5 to 7 plants per square meter, spaced 30 to 40 cm apart. This gives the plants enough room to grow out without crowding each other.

In short: ensure a sunny location, good drainage and water sufficiently without keeping the soil wet. That way you will enjoy a colorful, strong bloomer all season long!

General care tips can be found here.

Specifications

Dutch name:
Geranium
Theme:
Colour Symphony, Summer delight
Type of crop:
Perennials
Flower color:
Roze, Wit, Rood, Paars
Flowering time:
april, mei, juni, juli, augustus, september, oktober, november
Leaf color:
Groen
Height:
30 cm - 40 cm
Evergreen:
Nee
Hardiness:
Not
Pitch:
Sun
Application:
Border, Pot, Plantenbak, Kuip
Soil type:
Normale bodem, Droge bodem
Special features:
Kan goed tegen droogte
Plant density:
5 to 7 per m²
Expected availability week:
17-34