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 |
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| 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 |