1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Currently Unavailable
Pelargonium x hortorum 'Black Velvet Violet' F1 (Zonal)

Pelargonium x hortorum 'Black Velvet Violet' F1 (Zonal)

I love lipstick-red pelargoniums growing simply in a windowbox or series of summer table centre pots in a line — bold, definite and stylish.
1

6 seeds

DELIVERY INFORMATION
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Sow Under Cover
Direct Sow/ Plant Out
Flowers/ Harvest

Details:

Type
Tender Perennial
Position
Container Garden
Soil
Broad Tolerance
Flowers
June - October
Height
45cm (18in)
Group/Species
Zonal Type
Common name
Zonal Geranium
Moisture
Well-drained
Aspect
Full Sun
Spread
45cm (18in)
Cultivation
Sow thinly indoors from September to February in a heated propagator. Keep warm and moist. Once germinated grow on in a heated greenhouse, sunny windowsill or conservatory (16-18°C is ideal). Gradually harden off before planting outside.

Description

I love lipstick-red pelargoniums growing simply in a windowbox or series of summer table centre pots in a line — bold, definite and stylish.

This is a wonderful compact variety with beautiful foliage as well as flowers, each leaf outlined in a shading of crimson like a crinkled fan. Quick and easy to grow from seed.

Pelargonium flowers of all varieties can be used to decorate puddings, cakes and scattered onto salads. The scented types are also delicious in cordials or tisanes.

Care Tips

Water and feed plants well in summer and deadhead to encourage a second flush of flowers. Lift the plants and pot them up inside before the frost, cutting the top growth back by one third as you do so.