Cultivation
Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér.
A method of growing Pelargonium zonale in a limited soil volume, requiring specific control of irrigation, potassium nutrition, and high light levels to maintain ornamental qualities.
In the reference 165 varieties crop Horseshoe pelargonium, where this is mentioned in the description.
For successful container cultivation of Pelargonium zonale, a loose substrate with good drainage is required, as the crop is extremely sensitive to waterlogging and root rots. For one plant in a 15 cm pot, a soil volume of at least 3.8 liters is necessary, while it is important to avoid dense planting, which triggers the development of diseases.
The nutrient regimen for Pelargonium in containers is based on limiting nitrogen, an excess of which leads to excessive foliage growth at the expense of flowering. After rooting, it is preferable to apply potassium fertilizers. The upright habit of the plant requires regular removal of faded inflorescences to stimulate new buds, and high light intensity is necessary not only for flowering but also for maintaining the characteristic zonal coloration of the leaves.
Compared to other Pelargonium species, P. zonale demonstrates higher resistance to heat and sunlight, which makes it preferable for open container compositions compared to Pelargonium grandiflorum. The upright form of the bush allows for the effective use of this species to create vertical accents in balcony boxes and planters.
General information about the subject — on the page Container culture.
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.
Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
Gerd Endisch
Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
Hofmann Christa|Radeburg, DE
Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
Martin Geibel c/o Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR
Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
Michalik Andrea|Dresden, DE
Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
Lemon David
Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
Hofmann Christa|Radeburg, DE
Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
Hofmann Christa
Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
ENTHOVEN| A. W. Enthoven
Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
Hofmann Christa
Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
ILSE FISCHER-TOEHL
Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
van Kleinwee Theodorus Cornelis Maria|Hoorn, NL
Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
Tobias Dümmen
Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
GÜNTHER DÜMMEN
Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
Michalik Andrea|Dresden, DE
Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
Tobias Dümmen
Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
Wilhelm Elsner
Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
Lemon David
Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
Gerd Endisch
Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
ILSE FISCHER-TOEHL
Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
Martin Geibel c/o Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR
Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
ILSE FISCHER-TOEHL
Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
Hofmann Christa|Radeburg, DE
Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
Mitchell Hanes