Pelargonium peltatum 'Cascade Acapulco Compact' (Ivy Geranium)
Ivy Geranium 'Cascade Acapulco Compact', Ivyleaf Geranium 'Cascade Acapulco Compact'
Pelargonium peltatum 'Cascade Acapulco Compacte' (Ivy Geranium) is a compact, trailing, evergreen perennial with fleshy, deep green, ivy-shaped leaves on long lax stems. Single flowers adorned with 5 red petals and contrasting pale throats appear from spring through fall. Providing a summer of lush flowering, Ivy Geranium is a great addition to hanging baskets, window boxes and raised beds where it will cascade gracefully down, creating a waterfall effect. Heat-loving and low care.
- Grows up to 12-14 in. tall (30-35 cm) and 20-24 in. wide (50-60 cm).
- Performs best in full sun or light shade, in average to organically rich, neutral to slightly alkaline, medium moisture, well-drained soils. Water regularly during the growing season. Best in full sun, but welcomes some light shade in hottest climates. It is drought tolerant once established.
- Great candidate for beds and borders, Mediterranean gardens, containers, hanging baskets, window boxes. Makes a great groundcover too!
- Pelargonium peltatum is hardy to USDA 10 - 11 and grown as an annual in the ground in cooler areas.
- Deadhead spent flowering stems. Pinch stems to encourage bushiness and avoid legginess.
- Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.
- Native to South Africa
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Requirements
Hardiness | 10
– 12 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 1
– 12 |
Climate Zones | 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A2, A3 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Pelargonium - Geraniums |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall |
Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 20" (50cm) |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Drought |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Hanging Baskets, Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Mediterranean Garden |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 10
– 12 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 1
– 12 |
Climate Zones | 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A2, A3 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Pelargonium - Geraniums |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall |
Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 20" (50cm) |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Drought |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Hanging Baskets, Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Mediterranean Garden |