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Americana™ Rose Ice Geranium Plant

10.99
  • - Zonal Geranium
  • - Height: 12-18 inches
  • - Growing Zone: 2-11
  • - Exposure: Part Shade-Full Sun
  • - Bloom Time: Spring-Fall
  • - Each Quart Pot contains 1 Americana™ Rose Ice Geranium Plant
Plant Features

Americana™ Rose Ice Geranium Plants boast large bright pink, semi-double flower heads with delicate white flecks. Americana is our top selling series of geraniums, and for good reason! They offer a robust, free-flowering habit, vibrant colors, and a medium-bodied habit that is well suited for containers and baskets. Shade should be provided in southern gardens during hottest portion of the day!

Planting Instructions:

  • - Plant in spring after the last frost date
  • - Space plants 12-24 inches apart, depending on the variety

Soil Preparation:

  • - Ideal soil pH: 6.0-6.5
  • - Well-draining soil rich in organic matter

Watering Specifics:

  • - Water deeply when the top inch of soil feels dry
  • - Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings to prevent root rot

Fertilizer Type:

  • - Use a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer every 2-3 weeks during the growing season
  • - Reduce fertilizing in late summer to prepare for winter dormancy

Pruning and Training:

  • - Pinch back growing tips to encourage branching if they start getting leggy
  • - Remove spent blooms regularly to promote continuous flowering

Additional Pest Management:

  • - Watch for common pests like aphids, whiteflies, and spider mites
  • - Monitor for diseases such as botrytis and bacterial leaf spot

Blooming Indicators:

  • - Produces clusters of single or double flowers
  • - Blooms continuously from spring through fall

Light Requirements:

  • - Prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade
  • - Needs at least 4-6 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal blooming

Temperature Tolerance:

  • - Thrives in temperatures between 60-75°F
  • - Can tolerate heat but may stop blooming in extreme temperatures
  • - Not frost-hardy; protect or bring indoors when temperatures drop below 40°F

Companion Plants for Geraniums:

Zonal geraniums pair well with a variety of complementary plants that share similar growing conditions. Some excellent companions include:

  • - Bacopa: This trailing plant with small, delicate flowers provides a soft cascade effect
  • - Calibrachoa: Also known as million bells, these plants offer abundant, small petunia-like flowers
  • - Petunias: These classic annuals come in a wide range of colors and can fill spaces quickly
  • - Alyssum: Low-growing and fragrant, alyssum creates a beautiful carpet of tiny flowers
  • - Lobelia: Known for its intense blue flowers, lobelia adds a pop of color and can trail or mound
Attribute name Attribute value
Plant Characteristics
Critter Resistance Deer Resistance: Low
Mature Spread 15-18 inches
Habit Upright
Flower Color Pink
Foliage Color Green
Features Heat tolerant
Garden Styles Container Garden, Cottage Garden, English Garden, Hanging Baskets
Plant Used for Aesthetic Appeal, Borders and Edging, Focal Point
Pet Friendly No
Plant Type Hybrid

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Gorgeous gorgeous!

This plant came ready to bloom and it sure did. I just love the color and I am very happy with the way the plants were sent. They were very healthy and shipped for protection.

From Cheri | April 29, 2022


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