| Description | The Geranium Tango series (Pelargonium zonal) is a group of free-flowering compact zonal Geraniums, tender perennials usually grown as annuals. |
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| Pronunciation | (pe-lar-GO-nee-um) |
| Plant Type | Annuals, Perennial Tender, Tender perennials often grown as annuals |
| Hardiness Zone | (9b)10-11 |
| Sunlight | Geraniums tolerate full sun, mostly sunny and half day. Probably flowers best in half a day. |
| Moisture | It tolerates average conditions, keeping the soil evenly moist. It can endure some dryness but avoids soggy soil. When grown in full, hot sun, ensure the soil remains evenly moist. |
| Soil & Site | average |
| Temperature | Although flowering will be diminished, they have easily tolerated temperatures into the 50s F and even into the 40s for me. |
| Flowers | Flowers form a flat umbrella-like cluster of florets (flowers). This is an inflorescence called an umbel. A petiole connects each floret to a common point. Many colors are available, such as red, velvety red, orange, salmon, and white with red. Etc. |
| Leaves | Leaves are green, rounded palmate leaves, and most contain a burgundy ring (zonal) |
| Stems | It is a herbaceous plant with succulent stems that become woody-like with age. |
| Dimensions | 12-18 by 12-18 inches compact |
| Maintenance | The flowers are made up of small florets that mature and eventually shatter, causing many petals and tiny flowers to drop. While this creates an easy mess to clean up outdoors, it can be a bigger chore indoors. The compound flowers should be deadheaded to promote better growth. As the plant matures, you may notice some larger leaves turning yellow; these can be removed for aesthetic purposes. Geraniums can be pruned back very hard, and they will quickly resprout.. |
| Propagation | cuttings |
| Native Site | Species plants are native to South Africa. |
| Notes & Reference | #274-Site Authors' observations and growing experiences of these plants |
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