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Graines de Géranium Quantum Red - Pelargonium hortorum.
Only 5 seeds per packet, I hope I will be able to grow 1 or 2 young plants.
Lise M., 13/04/2018
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Pelargonium 'Quantum Red' belongs to a line of hybrids with unique star-shaped flowers and beautifully serrated foliage. This recent variety is also distinguished by its exceptional heat and weather resistance and its long flowering period. Throughout the summer, the well-branched plant literally disappears under the large, pure red flower clusters. Sowing produces long-lasting and strong plants, perfect for sunny window boxes, pots and containers.
Geranium x hortorum or zonal pelargoniums belong to the Geraniaceae family. They are selected from various parent species including Pelargonium inquinans, native to the south-eastern tip of Africa, Pelargonium zonale and Pelargonium frutetorum. The hybrid geranium 'Quantum Red', recently introduced by the seed company Thompson & Morgan, is classified in the “Stellar” section, which is a collection of somewhat unusual cultivars developed in the 1970s in Australia. 'Quantum Red' forms a small, compact bush with a neat, rounded habit, 40-45 cm tall and wide. If sown early enough, it flowers in its first year until the first frosts. It features sturdy green to light brown succulent stems covered with velvety, serrated green leaves, enhanced with bronze markings. From June to October, bright red, star-shaped blooms gathered in large clusters appear above the foliage. Their colour doesn’t fade in the sun and contrasts beautifully with the dark green leaves.
Often grown in pots, window boxes and containers on balconies and patios, pelargoniums are becoming an increasingly popular choice for sunny flowerbeds and borders. The advantage of sowing pelargoniums is one can grow a large number of plants at a much lower cost. Perfect for growing them en masse for a long-lasting, cheerful display all summer long. The plants are fairly drought tolerant. They combine well with verbenas, blue lobelias, morning glory with black or purple foliage (Ipomea 'Illusion Midnight Lace', Ipomea 'Sweet Heart Purple').
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Direct sow in April-May, after all risk of frost is over. Choose a sunny spot with well-drained, loose soil. Sow the seeds thinly, 3mm deep, 30 cm apart. Water regularly, especially during dry spells. Germination usually takes about 20 days. When the plants are strong enough to handle, transplant them 15 cm apart. Another alternative is to sow pelargoniums indoors from August to September for blooms in early summer the following year. Sow the seeds on the surface of good quality soil at a temperature of 18-20°C, and cover with a pinch of very fine compost or vermiculite. Keep in a light place to encourage germination. When the seedlings are strong enough to be moved, transplant and grow them in a cool place until they can be moved outside. Keep your plants in a frost-free room before planting out the following spring. Pelargoniums thrive in fertile, well-drained, well loosened soils with plenty of sun.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.