Geranium Calliope (Geranium)
Color Name: Calliope® Dark Red
The amazing large flowers are semi-double and dark velvet red in color. The glossy green leaves and the semi-trailing habit are like that of an ivy geranium. This dark red geranium blooms all summer long even in low light conditions. Highly heat and drought resistant. Calliope geraniums are great for landscapes, baskets and containers.
Growing Tips: Calliope Geraniums will have you singing with joy because of their versatility. They were developed by crossing zonal (upright) geraniums with ivy geraniums. As a result, they will tolerate less sunlight. Make sure to water your geraniums regularly and, if possible, early in the day to avoid standing water on leaves overnight, which may lead to disease. The amazing large flowers are semi-double and dark velvet red in color. The glossy green leaves and the semi-trailing habit are like that of an ivy geranium. This dark red geranium blooms all summer long even in low light conditions. Highly heat and drought resistant. Calliope geraniums are great for landscapes, baskets and containers. With proper care, your geraniums will bring you joy with big, lush beautiful blooms!
When planting in containers, hanging baskets and window boxes, we recommend using our potting soil which is specially formulated for our plants. An application of a time release fertilizer at the time of planting will help to ensure the best possible performance. Zehr's Osmocote blend is perfect for the job. We also suggest fertilizing every two weeks during the hot summer months of June, July and August with Maxsea, which you can purchase at Zehr's. Begonias, Impatiens and most plants grown for foliage normally do not need as much fertilizer.
Photo courtesy of Ball Horticultural Company.
The amazing large flowers are semi-double and dark velvet red in color. The glossy green leaves and the semi-trailing habit are like that of an ivy geranium. This dark red geranium blooms all summer long even in low light conditions. Highly heat and drought resistant. Calliope geraniums are great for landscapes, baskets and containers.
Growing Tips: Calliope Geraniums will have you singing with joy because of their versatility. They were developed by crossing zonal (upright) geraniums with ivy geraniums. As a result, they will tolerate less sunlight. Make sure to water your geraniums regularly and, if possible, early in the day to avoid standing water on leaves overnight, which may lead to disease. The amazing large flowers are semi-double and dark velvet red in color. The glossy green leaves and the semi-trailing habit are like that of an ivy geranium. This dark red geranium blooms all summer long even in low light conditions. Highly heat and drought resistant. Calliope geraniums are great for landscapes, baskets and containers. With proper care, your geraniums will bring you joy with big, lush beautiful blooms!
When planting in containers, hanging baskets and window boxes, we recommend using our potting soil which is specially formulated for our plants. An application of a time release fertilizer at the time of planting will help to ensure the best possible performance. Zehr's Osmocote blend is perfect for the job. We also suggest fertilizing every two weeks during the hot summer months of June, July and August with Maxsea, which you can purchase at Zehr's. Begonias, Impatiens and most plants grown for foliage normally do not need as much fertilizer.
Photo courtesy of Ball Horticultural Company.
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Flower Color: Red Shades Foliage Color: Green Shades
Height: 16 to 20 Inches Spread: 20 to 24 Inches Hardy in Zone: 9 |
Blooms: Spring to Fall
Foliage Season: All Season |
Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Soil Moisture Needs
Moderate
Attributes |
 Extended Bloomer  Container Window Boxes Specimen Plant Mass Planting Landscapes Hanging Baskets Drought Tolerant Border
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Attracts
Butterflies
