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Horseshoe geranium

Pelargonium x hortorum

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Horseshoe geranium is part of the Pelargonium genus. Its scientific name is Pelargonium x hortorum. It is a flower / ornamental that typically grows as a perennial, which is defined as a plant that matures and completes its lifecycle over the course of three years or more. Horseshoe geranium normally grows with a erect habit to a mature height of 80.0 cm (that's 2.60 feet imperial).

Horseshoe geranium needs a moderate amount of maintenance, so some level of previous experience comes in handy when growing this plant. Ensure that you are aware of the soil, sun, ph and water requirements for this plant and keep an eye out for pests.

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How to grow Horseshoe geranium

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Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun / partial sun and remember to water moderately. Use Zone 9 - Zone 10 as your guideline for the appropriate climate for this plant. Horseshoe geranium needs a loamy soil with a ph of 6.0 to 7.8 (weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil). Keep in mind when planting that Horseshoe geranium is thought of as hardy, so Horseshoe geranium will tend to go dormant or grow slowly over the winter months.

Growing Horseshoe geranium from seed

By our calculations*, you should look at sowing Horseshoe geranium about 105 days before your last frost date .

Transplanting Horseshoe geranium

Companion plants for Horseshoe geranium

These plants have been known to grow well alongside Horseshoe geranium so consider planting:

Repellent plants for Horseshoe geranium

These plants will not grow well with Horseshoe geranium so avoid planting these within close proximity:

Common Horseshoe geranium problems

These problems, diseases and pests are known to affect Horseshoe geranium plants:

Other names for Horseshoe geranium

Fish geranium, Zonal geranium

Horseshoe geranium care instructions

Category The lifecycle that this Horseshoe geranium exhibits. Perennial Difficulty How easy is Horseshoe geranium to grow? Moderate 3/5
Lifecycle The lifecycle that this Horseshoe geranium exhibits. Perennial Growth Habit What shape or habit does Horseshoe geranium grow into? Erect
Hardiness How frost hardy is Horseshoe geranium? Hardy Country of Origin Where did Horseshoe geranium come from? Help build our wiki!
Mature Height How tall does Horseshoe geranium grow? 80.0 cm / 2.60 feet Mature Spread How wide does Horseshoe geranium grow? 60.0 cm / 1.95 feet
USDA Zone Range Which zones does Horseshoe geranium grow best in? Zone 9 to Zone 10 pH Range The level of acidity for Horseshoe geranium. 6.0 - 7.8
Water Requirements How much water does Horseshoe geranium require? Medium Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertilizer does Horseshoe geranium need? Help build our wiki!
Soil What sort of soil should I plant Horseshoe geranium in? Loam Sun How much sunlight does Horseshoe geranium need to grow? Full Sun / Partial Sun
Can Sow Direct? Can Horseshoe geranium be sown directly? No Sowing Depth How deep to plant Horseshoe geranium? Help build our wiki!
Sowing Distance Apart How far apart to plant Horseshoe geranium? Help build our wiki! Sowing Row Distance Apart How far apart to plant rows of Horseshoe geranium? Help build our wiki!
Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does Horseshoe geranium need in order to germinate? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki! Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow Horseshoe geranium in? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki!
Planting Distance Apart How far apart to plant Horseshoe geranium seedlings. Help build our wiki! Planting Row Distance Apart How far apart to plant rows of Horseshoe geranium seedlings. Help build our wiki!
Bloom Time When will Horseshoe geranium bloom? Help build our wiki! Harvest Time When is Horseshoe geranium ready for harvest? Help build our wiki!
Pruning Time When should I prune Horseshoe geranium? Help build our wiki!

How long does Horseshoe geranium take to grow?

These estimates for how long Horseshoe geranium takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world. Start logging and journaling your observations to participate!

Days to Germination How long does it take Horseshoe geranium to germinate? 9 days Average 9 days | Min 9 days | Max 9 days (1)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Horseshoe geranium? + days Average days | Min days | Max days (0)
Days to Maturity How long until Horseshoe geranium is ready for harvest / bloom? + 1152 days Average 1152 days | Min 1152 days | Max 1152 days (1)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Horseshoe geranium? = days

When should I plant Horseshoe geranium?

Our when to plant Horseshoe geranium estimates are relative to your last frost date. Enter your frost dates and we'll calculate your sowing and planting dates for you!

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