Enhance your garden with the soft elegance of Pale Pink Pelargonium Hortorum, a classic variety admired for its pastel blooms and reliable performance. Known for being drought tolerant and easy to grow, these plants thrive in containers, borders, and sunny garden beds. Their long-lasting blossoms and lush foliage provide continuous beauty from late spring through fall, making them a garden favorite.
Features & Benefits
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Botanical Name: Pelargonium hortorum
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Flower Color: Pale pink clusters
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Plant Type: Tender perennial often grown as an annual
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Growth Habit: Compact and bushy
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Garden Use: Ideal for containers, beds, borders, and decorative displays
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Blooming Season: Late spring to autumn
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Pollinator Friendly: Attracts beneficial insects
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Seed Quality: Premium, open-pollinated
Specifications
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Height: 12 – 18 inches (30 – 45 cm)
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Spread: 10 – 14 inches (25 – 35 cm)
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Sunlight Requirement: Full sun to partial shade
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Soil Type: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
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Watering Needs: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established
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Package Includes: High-quality Pelargonium hortorum seeds
Planting & Sowing Instructions
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When to Sow: Start seeds indoors 10–12 weeks before the last frost date for best results.
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Soil Preparation: Use a light, well-draining seed starting mix.
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Sowing Depth: Sow seeds 1/8 inch (3 mm) deep and cover lightly with soil.
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Spacing: Transplant seedlings 8–12 inches apart.
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Germination Time: 7 – 21 days under warm conditions (70–75°F / 21–24°C).
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Watering: Keep soil evenly moist during germination; reduce watering once established.
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Care Tips: Remove spent flowers to encourage new blooms and pinch back stems for bushier growth.
