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Container culture — Pelargonium (hybrids)

hybrids between Pelargonium peltatum and Pelargonium zonale

Interspecific hybrids of Pelargonium peltatum and P. zonale are an adaptive plant group for containers, combining stem strength, stress tolerance, and the ability for vigorous cascading growth.

In the reference 29 varieties crop Ivy-leaved geranium, where this is mentioned in the description.

Interspecific pelargonium hybrids combine the traits of their parent species: from P. zonale, they inherit upright or semi-trailing stems and profuse flowering, while from P. peltatum, they inherit glossy foliage, increased adaptability to temperature fluctuations, and the capacity for intensive shoot growth. These plants form more vigorous bushes than standard varieties, making them suitable for hanging baskets, window boxes, and tall planters.

Under container conditions, these hybrids exhibit high resilience in open areas, being more tolerant of moderate humidity and weather-related stresses. Agrotechnically, they require regular fertilization with increased phosphorus and potassium levels to stimulate flowering, as well as active pinching or pruning to shape a balanced habit within a limited substrate volume.

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Varieties of Ivy-leaved geranium 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.

Pacpeia

Active

hybrids between Pelargonium peltatum and Pelargonium zonale · Ivy-leaved geranium

Feindura Antonia

6 records

Pactiopi

Active

hybrids between Pelargonium peltatum and Pelargonium zonale · Ivy-leaved geranium

Martin Geibel c/o Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR

DE
5 records

Fisgren

Active

hybrids between Pelargonium peltatum and Pelargonium zonale · Ivy-leaved geranium

ZERR| Katharina Zerr / UTECHT| Angelika Utecht in Fa. Syngenta Seeds GmbH -Niederlassung-

DE PL
5 records

hybrids between Pelargonium peltatum and Pelargonium zonale · Ivy-leaved geranium

Martin Geibel c/o Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR

5 records

hybrids between Pelargonium peltatum and Pelargonium zonale · Ivy-leaved geranium

Martin Geibel c/o Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR

4 records

hybrids between Pelargonium peltatum and Pelargonium zonale · Ivy-leaved geranium

Martin Geibel c/o Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR

4 records

hybrids between Pelargonium peltatum and Pelargonium zonale · Ivy-leaved geranium

Mitchell Eugene Hanes

DE
4 records

KLEIP 19024

Terminated

hybrids between Pelargonium peltatum and Pelargonium zonale · Ivy-leaved geranium

Martin Glawe

2 records

hybrids between Pelargonium peltatum and Pelargonium zonale · Ivy-leaved geranium

Tobias Dümmen

3 records

hybrids between Pelargonium peltatum and Pelargonium zonale · Ivy-leaved geranium

Martin Geibel c/o Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR

3 records

hybrids between Pelargonium peltatum and Pelargonium zonale · Ivy-leaved geranium

Martin Geibel c/o Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR

3 records

hybrids between Pelargonium peltatum and Pelargonium zonale · Ivy-leaved geranium

Martin Geibel c/o Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR

3 records

Pactiowhispl

Application submitted

hybrids between Pelargonium peltatum and Pelargonium zonale · Ivy-leaved geranium

Martin Geibel c/o Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR

3 records

hybrids between Pelargonium peltatum and Pelargonium zonale · Ivy-leaved geranium

THOMAS PSENNER

3 records

hybrids between Pelargonium peltatum and Pelargonium zonale · Ivy-leaved geranium

THOMAS PSENNER

3 records

PEQZ0013

Terminated

hybrids between Pelargonium peltatum and Pelargonium zonale · Ivy-leaved geranium

Syngenta Participations AG

3 records

PEQZ0039

Terminated

hybrids between Pelargonium peltatum and Pelargonium zonale · Ivy-leaved geranium

Syngenta Participations AG

2 records

PEQZ0086

Protection expired

hybrids between Pelargonium peltatum and Pelargonium zonale · Ivy-leaved geranium

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

2 records

Cope Scarfir

Terminated

hybrids between Pelargonium peltatum and Pelargonium zonale · Ivy-leaved geranium

Mitchell Eugene Hanes

2 records

Sunrise

Terminated

hybrids between Pelargonium peltatum and Pelargonium zonale · Ivy-leaved geranium

TREES| Ph.D. Scott C. Trees

DE
2 records

PEQZ0004

Active

hybrids between Pelargonium peltatum and Pelargonium zonale · Ivy-leaved geranium

Syngenta Flowers LLC

2 records

LAZPX16777

Terminated

hybrids between Pelargonium peltatum and Pelargonium zonale · Ivy-leaved geranium

Johannes Nebelmeir

2 records

Genosel

Active

hybrids between Pelargonium peltatum and Pelargonium zonale · Ivy-leaved geranium

Gerd Endisch

DE
1 record

PEQZ0040

Terminated

hybrids between Pelargonium peltatum and Pelargonium zonale · Ivy-leaved geranium

Syngenta Participations AG

1 record