Chocolate Fire Pelargonium

Chocolate Fire Pelargonium (Pelargonium x hortorum 'Chocolate Fire') is a stunning Fancy Leaf Zonal Geranium that dazzles with a spectacular combination of rich, fiery red-orange blooms set against dramatic, deep chocolate-brown foliage — a bold, high-contrast pairing that creates one of the most visually striking container and border plants available for the summer garden. The deeply saturated, dark chocolate leaves are adorned with subtle zonal markings that deepen in color with sun exposure, creating an ever-changing interplay of warm tones that makes this variety as ornamental in foliage as it is in flower. Prolific semi-double flower clusters in vivid fiery red-orange rise above the dark foliage for a breathtaking display that lasts from spring through fall.

These Professional Grade 4" plants are grown to the highest nursery standards, delivering well-rooted specimens that establish quickly and bloom reliably throughout the warm growing season. Chocolate Fire Pelargonium thrives in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil and is perfectly suited to patio containers, window boxes, mixed border plantings, and hanging baskets where its extraordinary foliage and flower combination can be fully appreciated. Its heat tolerance and adaptability to container culture make it one of the most rewarding fancy leaf geraniums for summer garden displays.

• Dramatic Dark Chocolate Foliage: Deep, rich chocolate-brown leaves with subtle zonal markings provide extraordinary year-round foliage interest and create a stunning dark backdrop for the vivid fiery blooms.
• Vivid Fiery Red-Orange Blooms: Prolific semi-double flower clusters in rich fiery red-orange provide season-long color from spring through fall, creating a bold, high-contrast display against the dark foliage.
• Outstanding Container & Patio Plant: The extraordinary foliage-flower combination makes Chocolate Fire an ideal centerpiece for patio containers, window boxes, and mixed planters where its dramatic two-toned character can be showcased.
• Heat Tolerant & Long Blooming: Thrives in warm, sunny conditions and maintains reliable bloom production throughout the heat of summer — a consistent performer when other flowering plants may struggle.
• Versatile & Low Maintenance: Adaptable to a wide range of growing conditions with minimal deadheading required; simply remove spent flower clusters occasionally to encourage continuous new bloom production.

These 4" healthy live plants thrive in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil. Water regularly but allow soil to dry slightly between waterings — avoid overwatering. Frost-sensitive; plant after all danger of frost has passed or grow as a year-round container plant in frost-free climates. Mature height 12–18 inches with a spread of 12–18 inches. Blooms spring through fall. Remove spent flower clusters to encourage continuous blooming. An outstanding choice for containers, borders, and mixed summer plantings.