Pelargonium Rainbow Red - Ivy Geranium
Pelargonium Rainbow Red - Ivy Geranium
Pelargonium peltatum Rainbow Red
Ivy Geranium, Cascading Geranium
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Description
Pelargonium Rainbow Red is part of an exceptional series of ivy-leaf geraniums that are both particularly vigorous and floriferous, bearing large single flowers in vibrant colours. It is an easy-to-grow and incredibly generous plant that will work wonders in flower boxes, balcony planters, and hanging baskets. Its flexible stems are adorned with glossy leaves. It bears large bouquets of single flowers in a pure vermilion red. They tirelessly renew themselves from spring until the first frost, transforming the plant into a superb flowering cascade.
This geranium is derived from Pelargonium peltatum, also known as P. hederaefolium or ivy-leaf geranium. It is a tender perennial plant of the geranium family, with ancestors from South Africa. It is of horticultural origin. This hybrid is characterised by its trailing or cascading habit and long stems adorned with shiny, lobed leaves that theoretically persist through winter if the plant is kept frost-free. It is hardy to about -4°C (24.8°F), so it is usually grown as an annual in our climate.
In a matter of weeks, the vigorous Rainbow Red forms a bushy semi-trailing clump measuring about 40cm (16in) in height and 50 to 60cm (20 to 24in) in diameter. Its leaves are circular, leathery and palmate, with pointed lobes. Their glossy colour changes from light green when they emerge to a boldly speckled brown in the centre. The long and abundant flowering renews itself from April-May until the first frost, with a peak flowering period in July-August. The single flowers are rounded and open, gathered in large clusters.
Ivy-leaf geraniums are generous and undemanding plants, perfect for decorating pots for a large part of the year. Plant them en masse, combining different colours, to create a lasting and cheerful display throughout summer. These plants can be used to cascade from a planter, a raised pot, or a hanging basket. They can also be grown as ground cover in flower beds, where they tolerate water scarcity very well. Depending on the preferences of each gardener, this variety can be paired with verbenas, blue lobelias, morning glories, Million Bells, Madagascan periwinkles, Dichondra 'Silver Falls', bidens, or even diascias, for example.
Please be aware that our young plug plants are professional products intended for experienced gardeners. Upon receipt, repot and store them under cover (veranda, greenhouse, cold frame) at a temperature above 14°C (57.2°F) for a few weeks before planting them outdoors, once the risk of frost has definitely passed.
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Botanical data
Pelargonium
peltatum
Rainbow Red
Geraniaceae
Ivy Geranium, Cascading Geranium
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
You can plant your geraniums in the ground or in a pot. If you want to plant them in the ground, wait until the last frost has passed. In the meantime, you can pre-cultivate them in a pot in a warm and bright place to accelerate their growth.
Geraniums will bloom for a long period of time. Plant them in a sunny or partially shaded location, sheltered from strong winds. They need light, humus-rich, well-drained soil. They do not like stagnant humidity. Do not water them too much at the beginning of the growing season as they are sensitive to excess moisture. They tolerate drought well, but will need regular watering during hot summer temperatures, especially when grown in pots. Geraniums are susceptible to frost (minimum -4°C (24.8°F)).
These floriferous and fast-growing plants are hungry. We recommend feeding them with a liquid geranium fertiliser once or twice a week during the growing season.
Remove faded flowers and dry leaves as they appear to keep the plants looking beautiful and extend the flowering period.
As geraniums are frost-sensitive, they need to be stored away during winter. In spring, repot them before taking them back out.
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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).
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 zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
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:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
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.