James H. Schutte
Family
Geraniaceae
Botanical Name
Pelargonium 'Melody' PP08006
Plant Common Name
Melody Geranium, Zonal Geranium
General Description
The compact zonal geranium, ‘Melody’, boasts upright semi-double clusters of purple-pink flowers that bloom continuously with good care. The satiny flowers shine above the well-branched plants. This geranium was bred by Christa Hofmann of Dresden, Germany.
Pelargoniums are tender perennials with fragrant, somewhat fleshy evergreen leaves that are lobed and crisp yellow-green. Their colorful showy flowers and borne in big terminal clusters. Those of ‘Melody’ are semi-double and rich purple pink with white centers. Deadhead flowers once spent to keep plants blooming vigorously.
Robust and easy to grow, zonal geraniums 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.
Zonal geraniums rot and deteriorate where summers are excessively hot and humid, so refrain from planting them where these weather conditions prevail.
Characteristics
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AHS Heat Zone
10 - 1
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USDA Hardiness Zone
10 - 15
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Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 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
15"-22" / 38.1cm - 55.9cm
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Bloom Time
Indeterminate
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Native To
Hybrid Origin, Mediterranean, Turkey, Canary Islands, Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar, South Africa, Iraq, Iran, Western Asia
Growing Conditions
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Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Drainage
Well Drained
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Soil type
Loam, Sand
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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
White, Purple, Pink
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Foliage Color (Spring)
Light Green, Yellow Green
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Foliage Color (Summer)
Green, Yellow Green, Bronze
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Foliage Color (Fall)
Green, Yellow Green
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Foliage Color (Winter)
Green, Yellow Green
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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
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, Houseplant, Mixed Border
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Sharp or Has Thorns
No
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Invasive
No
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Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
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Self-Sowing
No
