Pelargonium Bermuda Cherry - Regal Geranium

The Pelargonium 'Bermuda Cherry' is a revamped version of the florist's geranium. It bears large two-tone and fringed flowers that somewhat resemble pansies or gloxinias; they open to reveal a wide white throat with red stamens, and are extensively bordered with a vibrant cherry pink. The plant blooms very early in the season, and its flowers continue to appear for a long period on its beautiful spreading bright green foliage. A bushy and compact variety, ideal for small gardens, verandas, hanging baskets, and planters.

Florist's pelargoniums, also known as large-flowered geraniums or even pansy geraniums, are perennial hybrids from the geranium family, in a vast group known as Pelargonium x domesticum, Pelargonium x grandiflorum, or Regal Pelargoniums. These hybrids with complex genealogy are mostly derived from Pelargonium cucculatum, native to the southeastern tip of Africa, with contributions from Pelargonium diadematum and the large-flowered pelargonium, Pelargonium grandiflorum, which passed on its large corollas to them. The 'Bermuda Cherry' geranium forms a bushy clump with a fairly compact habit, medium growth, at least 30 cm (12in) in all directions. It blooms very early in spring, protected from the cold, and continues until autumn. It produces large two-tone and flat flowers (8 cm (3in) in diameter), with a satin texture, with very vibrant red-pink petals, a white centre, and very wavy edges. They tirelessly renew themselves on rounded and pleated foliage of a beautiful bright green. Its strong and succulent stems bear large circular leaves with toothed edges and a thick texture, very healthy.

Once reserved for balconies and terraces, pelargoniums are now making a very noticeable entrance into sunny flower beds and borders. Plant them en masse to create a lasting and joyful display throughout the summer. These plants tolerate water shortage quite well, which allows them to be paired with garden verbenas, lobelias in incredible blues, and black or purple-leaved morning glories (Ipomoea 'Illusion Midnight Lace', Ipomoea 'Sweet Heart Purple'). Create magnificent pots and hanging baskets by combining them with bright pink or red varieties, Million Bells, variegated periwinkles, Dichondra 'Silver Falls', violets, and calibrachoas.

Note: Please be aware that our plug plants are professional products intended for experienced gardeners: upon receipt, transplant and store them in sheltered areas (veranda, greenhouse, cold frame) at a temperature above 14°C (57.2°F) for a few weeks before placing them outdoors once the risk of frost has definitively passed.