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Calliope Large Dark Red Geranium

Calliope Large Dark Red Geranium

PELARGONIUM interspecific 'Calliope Large Dark Red'

Blooms Summer
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Common Name(s)
Cross of Ivy and Zonal Geranium
Sunlight
Full Sun (6+ hrs) or Partial Sun / Shade (3-6 hrs)
Watering
Let dry
Max Height
1'–2'
Max Spread
18"-24"
Special Features
Great for hanging baskets
Garden Design Role
Hanging baskets
Bloom Season
Summer
Lifespan
Annual
Growing Habit
Mounding, Bushy
Drought Resistance
High drought resistance
Bloom Color
Red
Foliage Color
Green
Stem Color
Green, Purple/Black
Themes
Fire
Genus
Pelargonium
Family
Geraniaceae
Ship Size
4"

Calliope Large Dark Red Geranium (Pelargonium interspecific hybrid 'Calliope Large Dark Red') is a revolutionary cross between zonal and ivy geraniums, offering the best of both worlds. This variety is famous for its massive, semi-double flower heads in an intense, velvety dark crimson-red. It boasts an exceptionally vigorous, mounding-to-semi-trailing habit that stays lush and packed with blooms even in the face of extreme summer heat and humidity.

As a high-performance member of the Pelargonium genus, 'Calliope' is the ultimate choice for high-impact containers and hanging baskets. Its thick, scalloped green leaves provide a sturdy backdrop for the heavy floral display. Unlike traditional geraniums, this hybrid is bred for superior disease resistance and a "self-cleaning" nature that keeps the plant looking fresh. Why you’ll love it: Unmatched deep red color, incredible heat tolerance, and a robust growth habit that fills large pots and garden beds with ease.

This healthy 4" live flowering plant thrives in full sun and requires regular watering and occasional feeding.