Pelargonium peltatum Summer Showers


Gold Medal

This 1986 Gold Medal winner caused a sensation as the first Ivy-leaved Geranium from seed. Its varied mixture of flower colours brightens patio tubs, hanging baskets and balcony boxes.

In detail

When introduced in 1986 Summer Showers was the first ivy leaf Geranium  to be produced from seed. Ever since 'its introduction it has been a bestseller. It has single flowers in a spectacular formula mixture of scarlet, pink, plum and white colours. Plants have excellent basal branching habit that requires no pinching. Following cultural practise for growing zonal geraniums –no special methods are needed. Ideal for window box and hanging basket use.

Technical information

Novelty Characteristic:
First true P. peltatum F1 from seed.
Colour:
Mixture
Flower:
Single, 7 cm
Type:
Perennial, F1 hybrid
Use:
Bedding, balcony and hanging baskets
Plant:
Height 15 cm, Spread 60 cm. Trailing habit.
Growing:

Sow at 22°C. Apply fungicide as for other seedling germaniums. 10 days after germination lower termperature to 17°C. Flowers 4 months after sowing.

Planting:
Plant out in full sun. Half-hardy.

Registration details

Breeder:
PanAmerican Seed
Entry number:
55/84