Popular plant known for large, ball-like clusters. Round, scalloped edged leaves often with a maroon-bronze band in the center. Upright, bushy habit. Widely used in garden beds and containers.
Geranium Zonal 'Presto Brilliant Red'
Zonal Geranium
Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture
- The most uniform, compact, dark-leafed zonal geranium series.
Blooms all Season
Border or Bed
Container
Drought Tolerant
Garden
Ground Cover
Heat Tolerant
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: 8-10 in
Spread: 8-10 in
Spacing: 8-12 in
Price Level 1: $5.49 ea.~4 ½” pot
Bloom Color: Red
Temperature: 32 - °F
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Ground Cover
- Garden
- Drought Tolerant
- Low Maintenance
- Edging
- Border or Bed
- Long Blooming
- Heat Tolerant
- Mass Planting
- Container
- Blooms all Season
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
- Rabbit Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Mounding
- Creeping/Ground Cover
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- 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
Common Name: Zonal Geranium
Popular plant known for large, ball-like clusters. Round, scalloped edged leaves often with a maroon-bronze band in the center. Upright, bushy habit. Widely used in garden beds and containers.