Pelargonium : Pink Ice F1 Hybrid

Half Hardy Annual

• Germination : Experience Useful
• Aftercare : Care Required
• Ideal for : Borders, Containers, Pot Plants
• Height : 14 inches

Description

Wow! This unique bi-coloured geranium has unusual blooms consisting of three orange or pink lower petals complemented by two icy-white upper petals. The robust plants are very bushy and free-flowering, creating an eye-catching display in borders or containers.

Early and free flowering. These seeds produce flowers of equal size to, if not larger than, those from cutting-grown plants. Sow in January-mid March, will produce flowering plants by early summer. Height: 30-35cm (12-14in).

Sowing Instructions

Sow seed on the surface of lightly firmed, moist seed compost in pots or trays and cover with a very fine sprinkling of compost or vermiculite. Place in a propagator or warm place, and keep at a temperature of between 20-25C (68-77F). After sowing, do not exclude light as this helps germination. Keep the surface of the compost moist but not waterlogged; germination will usually take 3-21 days.
When large enough to handle, transplant seedlings into 7.5cm (3in) pots or trays.

Growing Instructions

Gradually acclimatise plants to cooler conditions for a few weeks before planting out after all risk of frost 30cm (12in) apart or into containers spaced 15cm (6in) apart.

Aftercare

For best results, provide a light, well-drained soil in full sun.