Pelargonium 'Distinction' (Fancy Leaf Geranium)
Fancy Leaf Geranium 'Distinction'
A variety of most handsome foliage, Pelargonium 'Distinction' (Fancy Leaf Geranium) is a compact, evergreen, tender perennial with ruffled, dark green leaves adorned with a neat narrow ring of jet black near the edges. From early summer to frost, bright scarlet-red flowers are nicely set off by the sumptuous foliage. Combined with their lovely leaves, the effect is truly breathtaking. This Fancy Leaf Geranium is perfect for borders and containers.
- Grows up to 18 in. tall and wide (45 cm).
- Performs best in full sun or part shade, in fertile, well-drained soils. Water regularly during growing season. Drought tolerant, once established.
- Perfect addition to beds and borders or containers.
- Generally disease fee. Watch for glasshouse whitefly, caterpillars, glasshouse leafhopper, aphids, vine weevil and root mealybugs.
- Deadhead regularly. Propagate by softwood cuttings in spring, late summer and autumn.
- Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.
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Requirements
| Hardiness | 9
– 10 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Pelargonium - Geranium |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall |
| Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spacing | 18" (45cm) |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage |
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Requirements
| Hardiness | 9
– 10 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Pelargonium - Geranium |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall |
| Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spacing | 18" (45cm) |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage |
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