25 Calliope Hot Pink Geranium Seeds - Zonal Ivy Hybrid Flower for Planting

Calliope Hot Pink Geranium is a striking zonal-ivy hybrid prized for its vivid hot pink 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 containers, hanging baskets, and garden borders. The bright flowers appear throughout the season, attracting pollinators and adding vibrant color to any outdoor space.

Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a beginner, these seeds offer an rewarding way to grow your own geraniums. Start them indoors for a head start on the season, then transplant outdoors after the last frost. With proper care, Calliope Hot Pink Geranium will reward you with abundant blooms and lush foliage.

Plant Features

• Vivid hot pink flowers that stand out in any garden
• Hybrid of zonal and ivy geraniums, combining upright and trailing growth
• Excellent for containers, hanging baskets, and borders
• Long blooming season from summer to frost
• Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Pelargonium × hybridum
• Plant Type: Perennial (often grown as annual)
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; allow soil to dry slightly between waterings
• Growth Habit: Upright to trailing
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 9-11 (grown as annual elsewhere)
• Bloom Season: Summer to fall
• Mature Height: 12-18 inches
• Germination Requirements: Sow seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost; lightly cover with vermiculite; keep at 70-75°F (21-24°C)
• Spacing: 12-18 inches apart

Planting & Care

Sow Calliope Hot Pink Geranium seeds indoors in a sterile seed-starting mix. Press seeds gently into the surface and cover lightly with vermiculite or a thin layer of soil. Maintain consistent moisture and warmth until germination, which typically occurs in 7-14 days. Provide bright light after seedlings emerge to encourage sturdy growth. Once seedlings have several true leaves and all danger of frost has passed, harden them off gradually and transplant outdoors.

Choose a location with well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Water regularly but avoid overwatering, as geraniums are susceptible to root rot. Fertilize every 4-6 weeks with a balanced fertilizer to promote continuous blooming. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage new buds. In colder zones, bring containers indoors before the first frost or treat as annuals.

What's Included

25 Calliope Hot Pink Geranium seeds.