Appleblossom Rosebud zonal geranium
Pelargonium hybridum 'Appleblossom Rosebud'
USDA zones9 to 11
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
'Appleblossom Rosebud' zonal geranium (Pelargonium hybridum 'Appleblossom Rosebud') is a perennial for borders and containers. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 9 and warmer, down to about 20°F (-7°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes full or part sun and dry to average, sandy or loamy soil. It is drought tolerant and stays evergreen, so it needs little care. It blooms in early to late summer and again in early to late autumn.
Pairs well with Great Silence dahlia, Umbrella plant, and Bougainvillea.