Geranium Multibloom Red produces compact, free-flowering zonal geranium plants with bold red blooms for pots, borders and patio displays.

View our detailed grow guide: Geranium Grow Guide for South African Conditions

Quick Grow Facts

• Plant Type: Tender perennial, usually grown as a bedding or container annual.
• Scientific Name: Pelargonium x hortorum
• General Sowing Time: Late winter to spring in warm trays; transplant after frost risk has passed.
• Position: Full sun to bright light; afternoon shade helps in very hot areas.
• Sow Depth: Cover scarified seed lightly in a warm seedling mix.
• Spacing: 25-30 cm apart in beds or containers.
• Germination: A few days to up to a month at about 21-24 C; keep seed mix consistently moist.
• Height: Compact bedding/container geranium; allow about 30-45 cm depending on pot and conditions.

Why Grow This Variety

• The flowers create a clear seasonal colour feature.
• Compact plants fit containers and neat bedding displays.
• The free-flowering habit can produce up to 10 stems per plant.
• Seed-raised plants are useful for uniform planting.

Garden Uses

Grow Geranium Multibloom Red in pots, bedding strips or mixed containers for bold patio colour.

Growing Notes

• These plants are commonly called geraniums but are botanically pelargoniums.
• Start seed in warm, bright conditions for steady establishment.
• Use free-draining soil and avoid overwatering.
• Deadhead spent flowers to keep plants neat and flowering.

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