Pelargonium Quantum Red Seeds - Geranium

Pelargonium 'Quantum Red' belongs to a line of hybrids with unique star-shaped flowers and beautifully serrated foliage. This recent variety is also distinguished by its exceptional heat and weather resistance and its long flowering period. Throughout the summer, the well-branched plant literally disappears under the large, pure red flower clusters. Sowing produces long-lasting and strong plants, perfect for sunny window boxes, pots and containers.

Geranium x hortorum or zonal pelargoniums belong to the Geraniaceae family. They are selected from various parent species including Pelargonium inquinans, native to the south-eastern tip of Africa, Pelargonium zonale and Pelargonium frutetorum. The hybrid geranium 'Quantum Red', recently introduced by the seed company Thompson & Morgan, is classified in the “Stellar” section, which is a collection of somewhat unusual cultivars developed in the 1970s in Australia. 'Quantum Red' forms a small, compact bush with a neat, rounded habit, 40-45 cm tall and wide. If sown early enough, it flowers in its first year until the first frosts. It features sturdy green to light brown succulent stems covered with velvety, serrated green leaves, enhanced with bronze markings. From June to October, bright red, star-shaped blooms gathered in large clusters appear above the foliage. Their colour doesn’t fade in the sun and contrasts beautifully with the dark green leaves.

Often grown in pots, window boxes and containers on balconies and patios, pelargoniums are becoming an increasingly popular choice for sunny flowerbeds and borders. The advantage of sowing pelargoniums is one can grow a large number of plants at a much lower cost. Perfect for growing them en masse for a long-lasting, cheerful display all summer long. The plants are fairly drought tolerant. They combine well with verbenas, blue lobelias, morning glory with black or purple foliage (Ipomea 'Illusion Midnight Lace', Ipomea 'Sweet Heart Purple').