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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.

Minican

Terminated

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

CHRISTA HOFMANN

2 records

Pink Americana

Terminated

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

GOLDSMITH SEEDS

DE DK
2 records

SIL Silke

Terminated

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

ILSE FISCHER-TOEHL

1 record

Estella

Terminated

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

ENDISCH WILLIBALD| Willibald Endisch / ENDISCH MARGARETE| Margarete Endisch Geb. Schmieder / ENDISCH WOLF| Wolf Endisch / ENDISCH GERD| Gerd Endisch

DE
1 record

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

Klegoes

Terminated

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

KLEMM SIEGFRIED| Siegfried Klemm

DE
1 record

Gama Łososioworóżowa

Terminated

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

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

PL
1 record

PACPZ16081

Active

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

Martin Geibel

1 record

STRAWBERRY FAYRE

Terminated

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

ASMER SEEDS

DK
1 record

Genbeleon

Terminated

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

Gerd Endisch

DE
1 record

Genbelot

Terminated

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

Gerd Endisch

DE
1 record

ARLENA

Terminated

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

CHRISTA HOFMANN

DK
1 record

Genbur

Terminated

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

Wolf Endisch / Gerd Endisch / Ursula Endisch-Burmeister geb. Endisch

DE
1 record

TOSPl192317

Active

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

Floha V.O.F

1 record

Pactiored

Terminated

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

Martin Geibel

1 record

Gencor

Terminated

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

Wolf Endisch / Gerd Endisch / Ursula Endisch-Burmeister geb. Endisch

DE
1 record

AMERICANA CHERRY RED

Terminated

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

GOLDSMITH SEEDS

DK
1 record

TOSPRESORA

Active

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

Floha V.O.F

1 record

AMERICANA CORAL

Terminated

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

GOLDSMITH SEEDS

DK
1 record

AMERICANA LIGHT PINK

Terminated

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

Dopelsurwhi

Terminated

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

Dümmen Group B.V.

1 record

Black Velvet Scarlet

Terminated

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

Výzkumný ústav pro krajinu, v. v. i. (CZ)

CZ
1 record