Pelargonium x hortorum 'Daredevil Fire'
Pelargonium Hortorum
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Pelargonium Hortorum (Pelargonium x hortorum 'Daredevil Fire') - Description
This vigorous Scarlet flowered geranium is an excellent landscape performer. An excellent large geranium sure to give bright color all summer long, heat tolerant.
Pelargonium Hortorum (Pelargonium x hortorum 'Daredevil Fire') - Blooming
Blooms when the weather gets warm.
Pelargonium Hortorum (Pelargonium x hortorum 'Daredevil Fire') - Growth
Pelargoniums perform best in climates that have hot, dry days and cool nights, similar to that of western South Africa. There are many species which result in varied plant needs. Can be grown outdoors year round in climates that have mild winters.
Pelargonium Hortorum (Pelargonium x hortorum 'Daredevil Fire') - Planting
Dig a hole twice as large as the plant you are using. Squeeze the container to loosen the roots, remove it from the pot by turning the pot upside down and gently pulling on the plant. Be sure the grasp the plant at the base near the soil line before pulling. Add a little time release plant food into your hole and mix it lightly into the soil. Place the root ball into your hole. The top of the soil in the pot should be even with the soil in your garden bed. Press the soil gently around the plant, do not pack the soil tightly the roots will grow better if the soil isn't compacted. Water the plant in using a watering can or other gentle flow of water. This will settle the soil around the plant. To conserve water and discourage weeds a layer of mulch can be added to the top of the soil around the plant, this mulch should come close to the plant but not touch the stem.
Pelargonium Hortorum (Pelargonium x hortorum 'Daredevil Fire') - Pest
Aphids, whiteflies, and spider mites.
Pelargonium Hortorum (Pelargonium x hortorum 'Daredevil Fire') - Interesting facts
Plants in the genus Pelargonium are often times mistaken as members of the genus Geranium. Plants in Pelargonium do have the common name of Geranium, but from a botanical standpoint they are not true Geraniums. Pelargoniums are mostly native to South Africa, while true Geraniums are native to the Northern Hemisphere. Pelargoniums have woody bases and are all perennials, whereas true Geraniums are not all woody-based and include both annuals and perennials.
Pelargonium Hortorum (Pelargonium x hortorum 'Daredevil Fire') - Soil and irrigation
Requires good, fast-draining soil.









