Description
Orange Bicolor Geranium brings Pinto Premium series uniformity to a warm sunset color palette. Large rounded umbels rise above deep green zonal geranium foliage, showing coral-orange petals kissed with apricot and salmon tones for containers, borders, patio planters, and sunny seasonal displays.
Why Grow It
- Pinto Premium zonal geranium with rounded orange bicolor flower umbels.
- Coral-orange, apricot, salmon, and warm orange tones for bright patio color.
- Compact 10-16 in. plants suit containers, porch planters, borders, and window boxes.
- Start indoors 10-14 weeks before last frost for sturdy transplants and early blooms.
Growing Information
| Botanical name | Pelargonium zonale |
|---|---|
| Life cycle | Tender perennial in zones 10-13; grown as an annual in most climates |
| Mature height | 10-16 in. |
| Light | Full sun to part shade |
| Bloom window | Spring through fall with regular care and deadheading |
| Bloom color | coral-orange, apricot, salmon, and warm orange bicolor blooms |
| Seed count | 10 seeds |
| Sowing advice | Start indoors 10-14 weeks before the last expected frost. Sow in a warm, well-drained seed-starting mix, keep evenly moist, and provide bright light after germination. Transplant outdoors after frost has passed and seedlings are sturdy. |
| Spacing | Space plants about 10-12 in. apart in containers, borders, porch planters, or summer display beds. |
| Germination | Usually 7-21 days at about 70-75 F with steady moisture and warm conditions; avoid overwatering. |
Best For
- patio containers
- porch planters
- summer borders
- bright mixed displays
- sunny window boxes
Packet Details
Includes 10 seeds. Store seeds cool, dry, and dark until sowing. Use the growing table above as a planning reference for your local season.
FAQ
Is this a true geranium or Pelargonium?
This listing is for Pelargonium zonale, commonly sold as zonal geranium, a tender perennial often grown as an annual in cool climates.
When should I start the seeds?
Start indoors 10-14 weeks before the last expected frost, using warm conditions, bright light, and an evenly moist but not soggy seed-starting mix.
Can I overwinter the plants?
In cool zones, healthy plants can be brought indoors before frost and kept in a very bright window, then returned outside after spring weather warms.
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