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Pelargonium( ALLURE™ SERIES)

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Environmental Horticulture Dept. University of Florida

Family

Geraniaceae

Botanical Name

Pelargonium( ALLURE™ SERIES)

Plant Common Name

Allure™ Geraniums, Zonal Geranium

General Description

Big beautiful flower clusters are the main selling point of these vigorous zonal geraniums. Members of the Allure™ Series have robust upright habits, pretty scalloped leaves and huge clusters of semi-double flowers that come in lots of different colors. They will bloom all summer long if well-cared for. The Allure™ Series was introduced by Ball FloraPlant, A Division of Ball Horticultural Company.

These tender perennials have fragrant, somewhat fleshy evergreen leaves that are lobed and crisp medium green and sometimes have zonation patterns. Their showy flowers are semi-double and borne in big terminal clusters. Flower colors include red, white, pink, orange, purple and salmon shades.

Vigorous and easy to grow, pelargoniums prefer full to partial sun and average to fertile soil that drains well. Overwatering can result in root or crown rot. Most hybrids are everblooming and require regular deadheading for best appearance and flower production. They can be planted in mixed beds and borders, containers or hanging baskets.

Characteristics

  • AHS Heat Zone

    10 - 1

  • USDA Hardiness Zone

    10 - 15

  • Sunset Zone

    8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

  • Plant Type

    Tender Perennial

  • Sun Exposure

    Full Sun, Partial Sun

  • Height

    14"-18" / 35.6cm - 45.7cm

  • Width

    12"-14" / 30.5cm - 35.6cm

  • Bloom Time

    Indeterminate

  • Native To

    Hybrid Origin, Mediterranean, Turkey, Canary Islands, Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar, South Africa, Iraq, Iran, Western Asia

Growing Conditions

  • Soil pH

    Neutral

  • Soil Drainage

    Well Drained

  • Soil type

    Loam, Sand

  • Growth Rate

    Fast

  • Water Requirements

    Average Water

  • Habit

    Clump-Forming

  • Seasonal Interest

    Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Ornamental Features

  • Flower Interest

    Showy

  • Flower Color

    Red, Orange, Pink, Hot Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral, Orange Red

  • Foliage Color (Spring)

    White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory

  • Foliage Color (Summer)

    Green, Bronze

  • Foliage Color (Fall)

    Green

  • Foliage Color (Winter)

    Green

  • Fragrant Flowers

    Yes

  • Fragrant Fruit

    No

  • Fragrant Foliage

    Yes

  • Bark or Stem Fragrant

    Yes

  • Flower Petal Number

    Semi-Double

  • Repeat Bloomer

    Yes

  • Showy Fruit

    No

  • Edible Fruit

    No

  • Showy Foliage

    Yes

  • Foliage Texture

    Medium

  • Foliage Sheen

    Matte

  • Evergreen

    Yes

  • Showy Bark

    No

Special Characteristics

  • Usage

    Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border

  • Sharp or Has Thorns

    No

  • Invasive

    No

  • Attracts

    Butterflies

  • Self-Sowing

    No