A cross between a zonal and ivy geranium. Habit is mounding and trailing. Know for beting heat tolerant, and drought tolerant. Staying flower power with bold vivid blossoms nonstop. Excellent container plant or in hanging baskets.
Caliente
Geranium Interspecific 'Caliente Pink'
Geranium
Photo courtesy of Ball Horticulture
- Pink flowers on deep green, ivy shaped leaves
- Caliente series is a ivy-zonal hybrid
- Very heat tolerant
Award Winning
Blooms all Season
Border or Bed
Container
Drought Tolerant
Fertilize Often
Garden
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Plant in rich, well drained soil Water when soil below surface is dry Too much water will cause mildew and rot Deadhead spent blossoms Fertilize every 7-10 days
Height: 12-18 in
Spacing: 12-18 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~6 ½” pot
Bloom Color: Pink
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Ground Cover
- Border or Bed
- Award Winning
- Blooms all Season
- Edging
- Container
- Long Blooming
- Low Maintenance
- Mass Planting
- Garden
- Drought Tolerant
- Fertilize Often
- Heat Tolerant
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
- Rabbit Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Mounding
- Creeping/Ground Cover
Foliage Color:
- Dark Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
- Spring
- Fall
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Hummingbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
- Dry Soil
- Average Water
Genus Overview: Geranium (Calliope/Caliente)
Common Name: Geranium
A cross between a zonal and ivy geranium. Habit is mounding and trailing. Know for beting heat tolerant, and drought tolerant. Staying flower power with bold vivid blossoms nonstop. Excellent container plant or in hanging baskets.