Great Balls of Fire Merlot Ivy Geranium

Great Balls of Fire Merlot Ivy Geranium (Pelargonium peltatum Great Balls of Fire 'Merlot') is a spectacular, free-flowering trailing geranium that commands attention with its large, fully double ruby-red blooms set against a backdrop of glossy, ivy-shaped deep green foliage. Part of the celebrated Great Balls of Fire series, this variety is renowned for producing exceptionally large flower heads — significantly bigger than standard ivy geraniums — that create a lush, opulent cascading display in hanging baskets, window boxes, and mixed container arrangements.

Grown from professional-grade nursery stock, Great Balls of Fire Merlot arrives with a vigorous, well-established root system ready to establish and bloom prolifically throughout the warm season. Its naturally trailing, cascading habit combined with its oversized, richly colored double blooms makes it one of the most visually impactful and showstopping container plants available for the spring and summer patio garden.

• Oversized Double Ruby-Red Blooms: Exceptionally large, fully double ruby-red flower heads — significantly bigger than standard ivy geranium varieties — are produced in generous clusters on trailing stems, creating a lush, opulent display of deep, jewel-toned color all season long.
• Vigorous Trailing & Cascading Habit: Long, trailing stems cascade beautifully over the edges of hanging baskets, window boxes, and large patio containers, creating a full, flowing curtain of rich red blooms and glossy ivy-shaped foliage.
• Heat & Sun Tolerant: Demonstrates outstanding tolerance for warm temperatures and full sun exposure, maintaining vigorous bloom production and healthy, glossy foliage through the heat of summer when grown with appropriate moisture.
• Glossy Ivy-Shaped Foliage: The attractive, shield-shaped ivy-like leaves are glossy and pest resistant, providing an elegant, lush green backdrop that enhances the richness and depth of the deep ruby-red double blooms.
• Professional Grade Root System: This plant arrives with a healthy, well-developed root system that establishes quickly and supports vigorous, prolific bloom production throughout the entire warm growing season.

This 4" healthy live plant thrives in full sun to part shade with regular, moderate watering — allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings, as ivy geraniums prefer good drainage and are susceptible to root rot in consistently wet conditions. As a tender perennial grown as a warm-season annual in most climates, Great Balls of Fire Merlot performs best when planted after the last frost date and blooms continuously until frost. It may overwinter as a perennial in mild frost-free climates (USDA Zones 10–11). Trailing stem length reaches 24–36 inches. Deadhead spent flower clusters to encourage continuous bloom production.