Environmental Horticulture Dept. University of Florida
Family
Geraniaceae
Botanical Name
Pelargonium 'Amri Dered'( AMERICANA™ DEEP RED, AMERICANA™ SERIES) PP17236
Plant Common Name
Americana™ Deep Red Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Special Notice
This entry has yet to be reviewed and approved by L2G editors.
General Description
The Americana™ Deep Red zonal geranium produces numerous red-scarlet blossoms and green foliage with circular banding. Boasting a robust, upright but well-branching habit and pretty scalloped leaves, it will bloom continuously if well-maintained, especially if deadheaded. It tolerates oppressive summertime heat quite well, more so than the typical florist geranium. The hybrid Americana™ Series was introduced by Goldsmith Seeds and are usually grown as summertime annuals.
This tender perennial has fragrant, somewhat fleshy evergreen leaves that are deep green, rarely with faint zonation patterns (circular lighter green banding). The showy flowers are borne in big terminal clusters on upright, slender stems. Butterflies visit the blooms.
Vigorous and easy to grow, Americana™ Series zonal geraniums grow best in full to partial sun and average to fertile soil that drains well. Overwatering can result in root or crown rot. These 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. Although frost-tender, they will rot and deteriorate in the humidity and rains in the tropical rainy season, therefore in such regions grow them in the winter dry season.
Characteristics
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AHS Heat Zone
11 - 1
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USDA Hardiness Zone
10 - 15
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Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Plant Type
Tender Perennial
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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Height
12"-18" / 30.5cm - 45.7cm
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Width
14"-22" / 35.6cm - 55.9cm
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Bloom Time
Indeterminate
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Native To
Hybrid Origin
Growing Conditions
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Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Drainage
Well Drained
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Soil type
Loam, Sand
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Tolerances
Drought
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Growth Rate
Fast
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Water Requirements
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
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Habit
Clump-Forming
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Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Ornamental Features
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Flower Interest
Showy
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Flower Color
Red
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Foliage Color (Spring)
Green, Gray Green
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Foliage Color (Spring) Modifier
Variegated
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Foliage Color (Summer)
Green, Gray Green
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Foliage Color (Summer) Modifier
Variegated
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Foliage Color (Fall)
Green, Gray Green
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Foliage Color (Fall) Modifier
Variegated
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Foliage Color (Winter)
Green, Gray Green
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Foliage Color (Winter) Modifier
Variegated
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Fragrant Flowers
Yes
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Fragrant Fruit
No
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Fragrant Foliage
Yes
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Bark or Stem Fragrant
Yes
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Flower Petal Number
Single, Semi-Double
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Repeat Bloomer
Yes
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Showy Fruit
No
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Edible Fruit
No
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Showy Foliage
Yes
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Foliage Texture
Medium
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Foliage Sheen
Matte
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Evergreen
Yes
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Showy Bark
No
Special Characteristics
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Usage
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
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Sharp or Has Thorns
No
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Invasive
No
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Attracts
Butterflies
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Self-Sowing
Yes
