Maverick™ Salmon (F1) Geranium Seed

Product ID:5257.525257
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Maverick™ Salmon Geranium (Pelargonium)
Maverick™ Salmon Geranium (Pelargonium)
    Maverick™ Salmon Geranium (Pelargonium)
    Maverick™ Salmon Geranium (Pelargonium)

Quick Facts

Latin Name

Pelargonium x hortorum

Days To Maturity

Days To Maturity

Average number of days from seeding date to harvest, within a specific crop group. If a transplanted crop: average number of days from transplant date. Not sure if crop is direct-seeded or transplanted? Check the Growing Information box for details. If crop can be both direct-seeded or transplanted, days to maturity refers to direct seeding. Days to maturity for all flowers and herbs is calculated from seeding date.

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85 - 100 days

Life Cycle

Life Cycle

Plants can be Annuals (single growing season), Perennials (grow year after year), Tender Perennials (grow year after year in warmer climates; and in some cases when given special protection in colder climates), or Biennials (require two years to mature).

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Annual

Hybrid Status

Hybrid Status

Hybrid: The offspring of a cross between two or more distinct parent lines, usually of same species, and selected for improved traits.
Open-pollinated: A non-hybrid variety that can reproduce itself in kind, demonstrating relatively stable traits from one generation to the next.

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Hybrid (F1)

Product Features

Product Features

Grows Well in Containers Grows Well in Containers
Variety does well when grown in a container.
Fragrant Fragrant
Variety is highly fragrant.
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Grows Well in Containers Fragrant

Maverick™ Salmon (F1) Geranium Seed

Product ID:5257.525257

New! Easy-to-grow container classic.

3–5" flower heads on compact, densely branched plants. Blooms spring through late summer, providing a long flowering window and color all season long. Ideal for containers, window boxes, and garden beds. Charming addition to early plant sales for market growers. Tolerates heat and humidity. Salmon-pink blooms contrast with dark green foliage. To maintain flowering and vigor, deadhead plants occasionally.

Specs:

  • Plant Height: 12–16"
  • Packet: 25 seeds
  • Avg. 7,100 seeds/oz

Quick Facts

Latin Name

Pelargonium x hortorum

Days To Maturity

Days To Maturity

Average number of days from seeding date to harvest, within a specific crop group. If a transplanted crop: average number of days from transplant date. Not sure if crop is direct-seeded or transplanted? Check the Growing Information box for details. If crop can be both direct-seeded or transplanted, days to maturity refers to direct seeding. Days to maturity for all flowers and herbs is calculated from seeding date.

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85 - 100 days

Life Cycle

Life Cycle

Plants can be Annuals (single growing season), Perennials (grow year after year), Tender Perennials (grow year after year in warmer climates; and in some cases when given special protection in colder climates), or Biennials (require two years to mature).

×

Annual

Hybrid Status

Hybrid Status

Hybrid: The offspring of a cross between two or more distinct parent lines, usually of same species, and selected for improved traits.
Open-pollinated: A non-hybrid variety that can reproduce itself in kind, demonstrating relatively stable traits from one generation to the next.

×

Hybrid (F1)

Product Features

Product Features

Grows Well in Containers Grows Well in Containers
Variety does well when grown in a container.
Fragrant Fragrant
Variety is highly fragrant.
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Grows Well in Containers Fragrant

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DAYS TO GERMINATION:

7-10 days at 70-75°F (21-24°C)

SOWING:

Transplant (recommended) - Sow 7-9 weeks before planting out for 128 to 288-cell size or 9-11 weeks before planting out for larger cells or seedling containers. Cover seed with 1/8" growing media. Light is not required for germination. Keep the soil surface moist. After germination, maintain an average temperature range of 60-75°F (16-24°C). Harden off and transplant outside after danger of frost. Deadheading spent blooms greatly encourages plant health and maximum flowering throughout the growing season. Direct seeding is not recommended.

LIGHT PREFERENCE:

Sun. Tolerates part shade but flowering will be reduced.

PLANT HEIGHT:

12-16".

PLANT SPACING:

12-14" for beds. For containers, use 3 to 5 plants per 10-12" container.

HARDINESS ZONES:

Annual.

SOIL REQUIREMENTS:

Average, well-drained soil.

USES:

Garden beds, containers, window boxes, hanging baskets, landscaping.

SCIENTIFIC NAME:

Pelargonium X hortorum

ALTERNATE NAMES:

Cranesbill

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