25 Scarlet Red Geranium Seeds - Trailing Ivy Leaf Variety

Scarlet Red Geranium Seeds (Trailing Ivy Leaf Variety) produce cascading plants with bright scarlet-red flowers and ivy-shaped, glossy green leaves. This trailing habit makes them an excellent choice for hanging baskets, window boxes, and containers, where the stems can spill over the edges in a colorful display. The vivid red blooms stand out against the foliage and are a classic choice for summer color.

Ivy leaf geraniums are appreciated for their heat tolerance and continuous blooming through the season. They can also be grown in garden borders or as bedding plants, adding a splash of red to mixed plantings. With 25 seeds, you have enough to start a generous number of plants for your containers or garden beds.

Plant Features

• Trailing growth habit ideal for hanging baskets and containers
• Bright scarlet-red flowers that bloom throughout the summer
• Ivy-shaped, glossy green leaves add ornamental value
• Heat tolerant and low-maintenance once established
• Attracts pollinators such as butterflies and bees

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Pelargonium peltatum
• Plant Type: Tender 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: Trailing, spreading
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 10-11 (perennial); grown as annual elsewhere
• Bloom Season: Summer to frost
• Mature Height: 12-24 inches (trailing stems can reach 24-36 inches)
• Germination Requirements: Sow seeds indoors 10-12 weeks before last frost; lightly cover with vermiculite; keep at 70-75°F (21-24°C); germination in 14-21 days
• Spacing: 12-18 inches apart

Planting & Care

Start seeds indoors in late winter or early spring. Use a sterile seed-starting mix and sow seeds about 1/8 inch deep, lightly covering with vermiculite or fine soil. Keep the medium consistently moist but not waterlogged, and maintain a warm temperature around 70-75°F. Provide bright light after germination to encourage sturdy growth. Once seedlings have several true leaves and all danger of frost has passed, harden them off gradually and transplant outdoors after the last frost date.

For best performance, plant in well-drained soil in a sunny location. Water regularly, allowing the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings to prevent root rot. Fertilize every 4-6 weeks with a balanced liquid fertilizer to promote continuous blooming. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage new buds. In containers, ensure proper drainage and monitor moisture levels, as hanging baskets can dry out quickly in hot weather.

What's Included

25 Scarlet Red Geranium Seeds (Trailing Ivy Leaf Variety).