Geranium : Pelargonium : Speckles Mixed F2
Half-hardy Annual
- Flowers: Early Summer Onwards
- Position: Full sun
- Soil: Well drained
- Height: 12 inches
- Germination: Experience Useful
- Aftercare: Care and Understanding
- Ideal for: Bedding, Border, Patio, Pot Plant, Tubs
Description
A striking mixture of these breakthrough Geraniums, which feature speckled shades of red and pink splashed over large blooms. Robust and uniform, the Speckles selection looks particularly impressive in containers.
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | Indoors 8-10 weeks before planting out after all danger of frost has passed |
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Sow at a constant soil temperature of 20-30C (68-86F) on the surface of a good free draining seed sowing mix. Apply a very fine sprinkling of sowing mix or vermiculite. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a plastic bag until after germination which usually takes 3-21 days.
Growing Instructions
Transplant when large enough to handle into 7.5cm (3in) pots. After 5-6 weeks, move to 10cm (4in) pots. Apply liquid fertilizer regularly beginning 3-4 weeks after final potting. Gradually acclimatize to outdoor conditions for 10-15 days before planting out after all risk of frost, 30cm (12in) apart in a sunny spot.
Aftercare Instructions
Fertilize monthly, water when soil becomes dry and deadhead regularly to keep plants blooming well.
