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Clusters of rich ruby blooms are a dramatic contrast to the dark-green foliage of Pelargonium interspecific ‘Calliope Dark Red’. A cross between a zonal and ivy-leaved pelargonium, this variety combines the best features of both with crinkled, trailing aromatic foliage and a profusion of velvety double blooms from May to October.A collection of simple terracotta pots spilling over with red Pelargoniums is timeless and richly evocative of a Mediterranean courtyard garden. Furthermore, the unmistakeable scent released by the foliage as you water plants will transport you there in an instant.Thrives in full sun or part shade in well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist by watering often and feed with diluted liquid plant feed every other week. Deadhead spent blooms as you notice them to ensure a long-lasting display. A compact and well-branched variety growing to a height and spread of up to 45cm.Tender (H2) Pelargonium ‘Calliope Dark Red’ overwinters well in a greenhouse or conservatory for pots of joy again next year.
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Key Information
Included In this Collection |
Pelargonium Calliope Dark Red YP |
Pelargonium Calliope White YP |
Pelargonium Calliope Soft Coral YP |
Pelargonium Calliope Rose Splash YP |
Pelargonium Calliope Hot Rose YP |
Latin Name |
Pelargonium interspecific ‘Calliope Dark Red’ |
Common Name |
Bedding Geranium |
Hardiness |
H2 (1 to 5°C) |
Colour |
Red |
Type |
Perennial |
Format |
Young Plants |
Position |
Full-Sun, Part-Shade, Part-Sun |
Foliage |
Semi-Evergreen |
Height in Maturity (m) |
0.45 |
Spread in Maturity (m) |
0.45 |
Soil Conditions |
Chalk Clay Loam Sand |
Soil Acidity |
Acid Alkaline Neutral |
Aspect |
East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing |
Scented |
Yes |
Drought Tolerant |
Yes |
Good for pots |
Yes |
Good for hanging baskets |
Yes |
Good for pollinators |
Yes |
Good for cutting |
Yes |
Latin Name |
Pelargonium Calliope White YP |
Common Name |
Bedding Geranium |
Hardiness |
H2 (1 to 5°C) |
Colour |
White |
Format |
Young Plants |
Position |
Full-Sun, Part-Shade, Part-Sun |
Foliage |
Semi-Evergreen |
Height in Maturity (m) |
0.45 |
Spread in Maturity (m) |
0.45 |
Soil Conditions |
Chalk Clay Loam Sand |
Soil Acidity |
Acid Alkaline Neutral |
Aspect |
East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing |
Scented |
Yes |
Drought Tolerant |
Yes |
Good for pots |
Yes |
Good for hanging baskets |
Yes |
Good for pollinators |
Yes |
Good for cutting |
Yes |
Latin Name |
Pelargonium Calliope Soft Coral YP |
Common Name |
Bedding Geranium |
Hardiness |
H2 (1 to 5°C) |
Colour |
Orange |
Format |
Young Plants |
Position |
Full-Sun, Part-Shade, Part-Sun |
Foliage |
Semi-Evergreen |
Height in Maturity (m) |
0.45 |
Spread in Maturity (m) |
0.45 |
Soil Conditions |
Chalk Clay Loam Sand |
Soil Acidity |
Acid Alkaline Neutral |
Aspect |
East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing |
Scented |
Yes |
Drought Tolerant |
Yes |
Good for pots |
Yes |
Good for hanging baskets |
Yes |
Good for pollinators |
Yes |
Good for cutting |
Yes |
Latin Name |
Pelargonium Calliope Rose Splash YP |
Common Name |
Bedding Geranium |
Hardiness |
H2 (1 to 5°C) |
Colour |
Pink |
Format |
Young Plants |
Position |
Full-Sun, Part-Shade, Part-Sun |
Foliage |
Semi-Evergreen |
Height in Maturity (m) |
0.45 |
Spread in Maturity (m) |
0.45 |
Soil Conditions |
Chalk Clay Loam Sand |
Soil Acidity |
Acid Alkaline Neutral |
Aspect |
East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing |
Scented |
Yes |
Drought Tolerant |
Yes |
Good for pots |
Yes |
Good for hanging baskets |
Yes |
Good for pollinators |
Yes |
Good for cutting |
Yes |
Latin Name |
Pelargonium Calliope Hot Rose YP |
Common Name |
Bedding Geranium |
Hardiness |
H2 (1 to 5°C) |
Colour |
Pink |
Format |
Young Plants |
Position |
Full-Sun, Part-Shade, Part-Sun |
Foliage |
Semi-Evergreen |
Height in Maturity (m) |
0.45 |
Spread in Maturity (m) |
0.45 |
Soil Conditions |
Chalk Clay Loam Sand |
Soil Acidity |
Acid Alkaline Neutral |
Aspect |
East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing |
Scented |
Yes |
Drought Tolerant |
Yes |
Good for pots |
Yes |
Good for hanging baskets |
Yes |
Good for pollinators |
Yes |
Good for cutting |
Yes |