Pelargonium Border Supreme F2 Seeds - Geranium

Pelargonium is a tender perennial, often grown as an annual in colder climates. 'Border Supreme F2' brings together some one the best zonal cultivars for growing from seed. The robust, vigorous, bushy plants display large flower clusters in shades of red, bright pink, salmon pink and white. Long-lasting and weather resistant, ideal for pots, containers and borders!

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. 'Border Supreme F2' brings together a selection of easy to grow cultivars that flower only months after sowing. The small, compact plants have a neat, rounded habit, measuring a minimum of 35 cm tall and wide. If sown early enough, they will flower in their first year until the first frosts. It features sturdy green to light brown succulent stems covered with round, velvety, wavy green leaves, enhanced with bronze markings. From June to October, blooms gathered in large clusters appear above the foliage, almost hiding it from view. They display a wide array of white, red and pink shades that don’t fade in the sun and contrast 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').