Butterfly Leaf Geranium Seeds – 100 Seeds

Here is the information for Butterfly Leaf Geranium Seeds organized according to your requested format. This is tailored for American customers and standard Pelargonium (Geranium) growing guidelines:

DAYS TO GERMINATION:

7-21 days at 70-75°F (21-24°C).

SOWING:

Transplant (recommended) – Sow indoors 8-12 weeks before your average last frost date. Surface sow or barely cover the seeds with a light dusting of vermiculite, as they require light to germinate. Keep the soil evenly moist and warm. Transplant outdoors only after all danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed. Direct seeding is generally not recommended due to the long growing season required to reach maturity.

LIGHT PREFERENCE:

Full Sun (can tolerate light shade in very hot climates).

PLANT HEIGHT:

12-18″.

PLANT SPACING:

12-15″.

HARDINESS ZONES:

Tender Perennial (Zones 10-11). Typically grown as an Annual in most regions.

HARVEST:

Ornamental – Primarily grown for its striking foliage and garden displays rather than cut flowers. Pinch back early growth to encourage bushiness. Remove faded flowers (deadhead) regularly to extend the blooming season.

SOIL:

Rich, well-drained, loose potting mix or amended garden soil.

SCIENTIFIC NAME:

Pelargonium hortorum

ALTERNATE NAME:

Butterfly Geranium, Fancy-leaf Geranium, Zonal Geranium