Pelargonium Sunrise – Dark Red

A deep, velvety red for classic elegance in the garden

The Pelargonium ‘Sunrise Dark Red’ is a zonal geranium variety from the Sunrise series, renowned for its abundant, early, and long-lasting flowering, its compact habit, and its excellent outdoor performance. This Dark Red variation is distinguished by its intense dark red flowers, almost velvety, which bring a chic and sophisticated touch to summer floral arrangements.

Easy to care for, this plant is ideal for pots, planters, beds, or window boxes, where it provides a continuous floral display from spring until the first frosts.

Main characteristics:

• Type: Annual (not hardy)

• Common name: Dark red zonal geranium

• Series: Sunrise

• Flowering: Intense dark red, semi-double to double flowers

• Foliage: Bright to dark green, zoned, dense and healthy

• Height: 25 to 35 cm (10 to 14 inches)

• Width: 30 to 40 cm (12 to 16 inches)

• Habit: Compact, rounded, well-branched

Growing conditions:

• Exposure: Full sun to partial shade (best flowering in full sun)

• Soil: Light, fertile, well-drained

• Hardiness: Not hardy (overwinter indoors if necessary)

• Care:

  • Regular watering without excess

  • Remove spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming

  • Fertilizer for flowering plants every 1 to 2 weeks

Recommended uses:

• Perfect for planters, pots, containers, and flower beds

• Ideal for elegant, classic, or contrasting ambiences

• Pairs perfectly with light-colored flowers (white, pale pink) or silvery foliage

• Resists summer heat well and retains its rich color

In summary

The Pelargonium Sunrise ‘Dark Red’ charms with its deep and refined red, its compact habit, and its resistance to summer conditions. It’s an excellent option for those seeking a plant with strong visual impact and easy maintenance, to sustainably color balconies, terraces, or flower beds.