25 Mrs. Pollock Geranium Seeds - Pelargonium hortorum with Variegated Foliage & Red Blooms

Mrs. Pollock Geranium is a distinctive pelargonium prized for its striking variegated foliage and bright red blooms. The leaves are splashed with cream and gold, creating a colorful display even before the flowers appear. This variety adds vibrant texture to garden beds, borders, and containers, and its compact habit makes it a favorite for patio pots and window boxes.

Easy to grow from seed, Mrs. Pollock Geranium offers a long season of interest, with clusters of red flowers that attract attention and provide a classic garden charm. Whether used as a bedding plant or a specimen in mixed containers, this geranium delivers reliable performance and eye-catching color.

Plant Features

• Variegated foliage with cream and gold splashes
• Bright red flower clusters
• Compact, mounding growth habit
• Long bloom season from summer to frost
• Excellent for containers and borders

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Pelargonium hortorum
• Plant Type: Tender 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, bushy
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 10-11 (usually grown as annual)
• Bloom Season: Summer to frost
• 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 Mrs. Pollock Geranium seeds indoors in late winter or early spring, about 8-10 weeks before the last expected frost. Use a sterile seed-starting mix and barely cover the seeds with vermiculite or a thin layer of soil, as light aids germination. Maintain a temperature of 70-75°F (21-24°C) and keep the medium evenly moist but not waterlogged. Germination typically occurs in 7-14 days.

Once seedlings have developed true leaves, transplant them into individual pots and grow them on in bright light. After the danger of frost has passed, harden off the plants and set them in the garden or containers. Water regularly, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings, and fertilize every 4-6 weeks for best performance. Remove spent flowers to encourage continued blooming.

What's Included

25 Mrs. Pollock Geranium seeds (Pelargonium hortorum).