Pelargonium Ardens

A gorgeous Pelargonium species, award-winning Pelargonium ‘Ardens’ is a tuberous perennial with arching sprays of stunning small brilliant scarlet flowers adorned with dark brown blotches and veins on all petals. Blooming from spring to fall, the eye-catching blossoms are borne on tall stems, and held well above the foliage mound of silvery-green, pinnately-lobed leaves.

A gorgeous Pelargonium species, award-winning Pelargonium 'Ardens' is a tuberous perennial with arching sprays of stunning small brilliant scarlet flowers adorned with dark brown blotches and veins on all petals. Blooming from spring to fall, the eye-catching blossoms are borne on tall stems, and held well above the foliage mound of silvery-green, pinnately-lobed leaves. Summer dormant in hot summer areas, this heirloom Pelargonium is a hybrid between P. lobatum × P. fulgidum. A terrific container plant.

  • Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society
  • Grows up to 16 in. tall and wide (40 cm).
  • Performs best in full sun in moderately fertile, neutral, well-drained soils. Reduce watering in later summer as plants become dormant.
  • Perfect addition to beds and borders or containers.
  • Virtually disease free. Watch for aphids.
  • Deadhead and remove yellowing leaves. Propagate by softwood cuttings in spring.
  • Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.

Requirements

Hardiness 10
– 12

Climate Zones 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Plant Type Perennials
Plant Family Pelargonium – Geraniums
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Mid,Late)Summer (Early,Mid,Late)
Height 1'
– 2'
(30cm
– 60cm)
Spread 1'
– 2'
(30cm
– 60cm)
Spacing 16″ (40cm)
Water Needs Low, Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Loam
Soil pH Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Plant of Merit, Showy
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers