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.
Geranium Interspecific 'Calliope Crimson Flame'
Geranium
Photo courtesy of Syngenta
- Large semi-double flowers
- Vigorous, mounding to semi-trailing habit
- Hybrid of an ivy and zonal cross
- Excellent heat and drought tolerance
Award Winning
Blooms all Season
Border or Bed
Container
Drought Tolerant
Fertilize Often
Garden
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Plant in full-part sun environment. Prefers well drained soil. Avoid overwater by allowing top inch of soil to dry in between waterings. Regularly deadhead spent flowers to encourage new blossoms. Feed every 7-14 days.
Height: 10-12 in
Spacing: 10-12 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~6 ½” pot
Bloom Color: Magenta
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Ground Cover
- Garden
- Drought Tolerant
- Fertilize Often
- Heat Tolerant
- Edging
- Border or Bed
- Award Winning
- Blooms all Season
- Hanging Basket
- Mass Planting
- Container
- Long Blooming
- Low Maintenance
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
- Rabbit Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Trailing
- Creeping/Ground Cover
- Mounding
Foliage Color:
- Dark Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
- Spring
- Fall
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Hummingbirds
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Moist, Well-Drained
- Dry Soil
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.