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Bedding plants — Pelargonium zonale

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér.

The use of Pelargonium zonale as an annual for creating structural flower beds, borders, and container compositions, based on its upright habit and sun tolerance.

In the reference 94 varieties crop Horseshoe pelargonium, where this is mentioned in the description.

Pelargonium zonale is used in landscape compositions as a structural element due to its upright, bushy habit, reaching a height of 30–60 cm. The consistent decorative value of its leaves and inflorescences allows it to be used as a focal plant or in mass border plantings, as well as in containers, urns, and hanging baskets.

The plant possesses high tolerance to intense solar radiation and short-term drought, making it suitable for open, sunny sites. Due to its thermophilic nature, Pelargonium should be planted only after stable warm temperatures are established, and regular deadheading is required to maintain continuous flowering.

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Varieties of Horseshoe pelargonium mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.

Gama Czerwona

Terminated

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

W. LEGUTKO PRZEDSIEBIORSTWO HODOWLANO NASIENNE SP.Z.O.O

PL
1 record

Gama Koralowa

Terminated

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

W. LEGUTKO PRZEDSIEBIORSTWO HODOWLANO NASIENNE SP.Z.O.O

PL
1 record

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

Martin Geibel

1 record

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

ASMER SEEDS

DK
1 record

Iga

Terminated

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

Stacja Hodowli Roślin Ogrodniczych Pass

PL
1 record

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

GOLDSMITH SEEDS

DK
1 record

Swevioim

Active

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

Martin Geibel

1 record

AMERICANA PINK

Terminated

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

GOLDSMITH SEEDS

DK
1 record

Tessa

Terminated

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

Uniwersytet Przyrodniczy w Poznaniu

PL
1 record

AMERICANA ROSE

Terminated

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

GOLDSMITH SEEDS

DK
1 record

Castelo

Terminated

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

Willibald Endisch / Margarete Endisch Geb. Schmieder / Wolf Endisch / Gerd Endisch

DE
1 record

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

GOLDSMITH SEEDS

DK
1 record

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

TREES| Ph.D. Scott C. Trees

DE
1 record

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

GOLDSMITH SEEDS

DK
1 record

Martyna

Terminated

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

Krakowska Hodowla i Nasiennictwo Ogrodnicze POLAN sp. z o.o.

PL
1 record

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

Gerd Endisch

DE
1 record

Alena

Terminated

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

SK
1 record

Gizela

Terminated

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

CZ
1 record

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

CZ
1 record

Sandra Rose

Terminated

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

CZ
1 record

Kees Sahin Red

Terminated

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

CZ
1 record

Jarka

Terminated

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

CZ
1 record