Height: 12 - 14 in. (30 - 36 cm)

Spread: 12 - 14 in. (30 - 36 cm)

Exposure: Sun

Tray Sizes (cells/tray): See Comments

Rooting Hormone: Optional

Average Days with Mist: 9-12

Pinch: No

Average Propagation Time (weeks): 3-4

Comments: Stick immediately upon arrival. Geraniums are best rooted in media in strip form to allow for maximum airflow and avoid foliage overlap. After initial rehydration, careful misting is required to optimize callus and root initiation. Mature leaves should show slight wilting at midday and regain turgor in the late afternoon under ideal mist conditions. Leaf petiole wilting indicates undermisting. Overmisting leads to Botrytis. Remove flower buds at transplanting.

Soil pH: 6.2-6.6

Light Levels (fc): 3,500-6,000

Temperature Day: 65-76°F (18-24°C)

Temperature Night: 62-67°F (17-19°C)

Fertilization (ppm N): 225-300

No. of Pinches: 0

Plant Growth Regulators (S=spray / D=Drench): Chlormequat chloride(S) 750-1,000 ppm to control growth; ethephon(S) 200-300 ppm to improve branching.

Pests: Fungus gnats, thrips, aphids, mites

Diseases: Botrytis, Pythium, Xanthomonas

Finishing Comments: Keep foliage dry. Provide good air circulation.

4- to 5-inch (10- to 13-cm) Pots, Quarts: 1 ppp, 8-9 weeks

6-inch (15-cm) Pots: 1-2 ppp, 9-10 weeks

10- to 12-inch (25- to 30-cm) Pots: 4-5 ppp, 11-13 weeks

Scientific name: Pelargonium x hortorum

Common Name: Geranium, Zonal

Hardiness Degree: 32°F (0°C)

Blooming Season: Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Late Summer, Autumn

Plant Habit: Mounded, Upright

Water: Light

Fertilize: Every two weeks

Spacing: 12 in. (30 cm)

Height: 12 - 14 in. (30 - 36 cm)

Width: 12 - 14 in. (30 - 36 cm)

Exposure: Sun