25 Caliente Orange Geranium Seeds - Bright Orange Zonal Ivy Hybrid for Gardens & Hanging Baskets

Caliente Orange Geranium is a vibrant zonal-ivy hybrid prized for its bright orange blooms and trailing habit. This versatile plant combines the bold color of zonal geraniums with the cascading growth of ivy geraniums, making it an excellent choice for hanging baskets, containers, and garden borders. The cheerful orange flowers appear continuously through the season, attracting butterflies and adding a splash of warmth to any outdoor space.

With its semi-trailing habit, Caliente Orange works beautifully as a spiller in mixed containers or as a colorful ground cover in sunny beds. The glossy green foliage provides a lovely backdrop for the vivid blooms, and the plant's tolerance to heat and humidity makes it a reliable performer in many climates.

Plant Features

• Bright orange flowers that bloom continuously from spring to frost
• Semi-trailing growth habit ideal for hanging baskets and containers
• Heat and humidity tolerant once established
• Attracts butterflies and other pollinators
• Versatile for garden beds, borders, and patio planters

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Pelargonium × hortorum (hybrid)
• Plant Type: Perennial (often grown as annual)
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile potting mix or garden soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; allow soil to dry slightly between waterings
• Growth Habit: Semi-trailing, mounding
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 9-11 (grown as annual elsewhere)
• Bloom Season: Spring to first frost
• Mature Height: 12-18 inches
• Spacing: 12-18 inches apart

Planting & Care

Sow seeds indoors 10-12 weeks before the last frost date. Press seeds lightly into the soil surface and cover with a thin layer of vermiculite or fine soil; do not bury deeply. Maintain a temperature of 70-75°F (21-24°C) and keep the medium consistently moist but not waterlogged. Germination typically occurs in 7-14 days. Provide bright light after seedlings emerge to encourage sturdy growth.

Once seedlings have developed several true leaves and all danger of frost has passed, harden them off gradually and transplant outdoors. Space plants 12-18 inches apart in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Water regularly, allowing the top inch of soil to dry between waterings. Fertilize every 4-6 weeks with a balanced liquid fertilizer to promote continuous blooming. Deadhead spent flowers to maintain appearance and encourage new buds.

What's Included

25 Caliente Orange Geranium seeds.