Annuals
Pelargonium × domesticum 'Aristo Velvet Red' (Regal Geranium)
Pelargonium × domesticum 'Aristo Velvet Red'
Also known as Aristo Velvet Red Regal Geranium
Size
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About This Plant
Pelargonium × domesticum 'Aristo Velvet Red' (Regal Geranium), 'Aristo Velvet Red', is valued in PNW gardens for its character and seasonal interest.
Geraniums (Pelargonium) , frost-tender; treated as annuals or summer container plants in PNW. Includes zonals, ivy, scented, and regal types.
Full sun to part sun suits this species. Plant in well-drained, fertile soil. Hardy USDA Zone 9 to 11. Frost-tender. Overwinter under glass or treat as annuals. Different from hardy Geranium.
For a Pacific Northwest native plant of similar character, consider Aquilegia formosa (Western Red Columbine), Holodiscus discolor (Oceanspray), or Mahonia aquifolium (Tall Oregon Grape) , all support native pollinators and birds.
Plant Details
- Botanical
- Pelargonium × domesticum 'Aristo Velvet Red'
- Common name
- Aristo Velvet Red Regal Geranium
- Lifecycle
- Tender perennial
- Foliage type
- Evergreen
- Mature size
- 12-18 in tall × 12-18 in wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Bloom time
- Late spring
- Bloom color
- Red
- Foliage color
- Green
Care Notes
Garden Attributes
- Pacific NW native
- Deer resistant
- Coastal suitable
- Grown organically
- Pollinator value: Bees, Hummingbirds
- Wildlife: Hummingbird nectar
- ⚠ Toxic to pets if ingested
- ⚠ Skin irritant: wear gloves when handling
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