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Container culture — Pelargonium zonale

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.

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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.

Pacan

Active

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

CHRISTA HOFMANN

3 records

Americana Red

Terminated

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

Mitchell Eugene Hanes

DE NL
4 records

Americana Violet

Terminated

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

HANES| Mitchell Eugene Hanes

DE NL
4 records

Fiselena

Terminated

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

UTECHT| Angelika Utecht in Fa. Syngenta Seeds GmbH -Niederlassung-

DE
3 records

Pacchoap

Active

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

Martin Geibel c/o Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR

3 records

Pacchopinim

Active

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

Martin Geibel c/o Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR

3 records

Sil Vera

Active

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

ILSE FISCHER-TOEHL

DE
3 records

Baldesgrapi

Active

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

WOLFGANG SILZE

3 records

Amrilight Pinkspla Two

Protection expired

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

Hanes Mitchell E.

PL
3 records

Amri Vio

Active

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

Hanes Mitchell Eugene

PL
3 records

Minibi

Active

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

CHRISTA HOFMANN

3 records

Balshopink

Active

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

WOLFGANG SILZE

3 records

Patriot Bright Red

Active

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

Lemon David

3 records

Patriot Salmon

Active

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

Lemon David

3 records

SIL Imke

Terminated

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

ILSE FISCHER-TOEHL

DE
2 records

SIL Sören

Active

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

ILSE FISCHER-TOEHL

2 records

Fiwopink

Active

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

MICHALIK ANDREA

2 records

ToscaQ488

Active

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

Floha V.O.F

2 records

SIL Aurora

Active

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

ILSE FISCHER-TOEHL

2 records

TOSFANCRIZ

Active

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

Floha V.O.F

2 records

SIL Cato

Terminated

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

ILSE FISCHER-TOEHL

DE
2 records

Cabaret

Terminated

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

SCHUMANN INGEBORG

DK SE
2 records

PECZ0013

Application submitted

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

Syngenta Participations AG

2 records

Fiskola

Terminated

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

UTECHT| Angelika Utecht in Fa. Syngenta Seeds GmbH -Niederlassung-

DE
2 records