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Pelargonium Decima

Pelargonium x hortorum Decima
Zonal geranium, Garden geranium

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This variety is a unique geranium with star-shaped leaves bordered in yellow on a background of bronze and brown. The palmate leaves resemble maple foliage. A long flowering period punctuates this parade of colour with a striking fuchsia-pink that stands out against the dark background. However, the flowering is less abundant than in classic varieties. It is a very beautiful young plant for pots, providing a permanent decoration throughout the year if protected from frost.
Flower size
3 cm
Height at maturity
30 cm
Spread at maturity
20 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -4°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time April to May
Recommended planting time March to May
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Description

Pelargonium Decima is adorned with richly coloured foliage that resembles maple leaves in its colour and palmate shape. The leaves bear 5 somewhat rounded lobes. They are edged with a yellow or bright green colour that contrasts with a marbled centre, tinged with dark brown and bronze on a green background. Simple fuchsia-pink flowers appear in summer and autumn, clearly visible on this dark background. They are, however, less abundant than in classic varieties. It is a little marvel for pots, providing year-round permanent decor if protected from frost.

 

Zonal pelargoniums include perennial hybrids from the Geraniaceae family, in a large group known as Pelargonium x hortorum. They are mostly derived from P. inquinans, native to the southeastern tip of Africa, with contributions from P. zonale and P. frutetorum. Decima is a variety whose magnificent foliage is its main asset. It forms a bushy and dense clump with a fairly rounded habit and modest growth. It reaches 30cm (12in) in height and 20cm (8in) in width. It is in flower all summer, producing simple, fuchsia-pink flowers. They are star-shaped with toothed petals. They are not especially spectacular, but contrast well with the variegated foliage whose colour varies depending on sunlight received by the plant. Its sturdy and succulent stems bear leaves with a light green border and a beautiful brown centre, revealing apple green veins.

 

Once reserved for balconies and patios, pelargoniums are now making a noticeable entrance into sunny flower beds and borders. Plant them en masse to create a lasting and cheerful decoration throughout the summer season. These plants tolerate drought quite well, meaning they can be combined with garden verbenas, blue lobelias, and black or purple-foliaged ipomoeas (Ipomoea Illusion Midnight Lace, Ipomoea Sweet Heart 'Purple'). Create beautiful pots and hanging baskets by pairing them with bright pink or red varieties, Million Bells, variegated periwinkles, Dichondra 'Silver Falls', violets, and calibrachoas. This variety will adorn the house or veranda throughout the year, especially when flowers are rare in winter.

Please be aware that our young plug plants are professional products intended for experienced gardeners. Upon receipt, repot and store them under cover (veranda, greenhouse, cold frame) at a temperature above 14°C (57.2°F) for a few weeks before planting them outdoors, once the risk of frost has definitely passed.

 

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Pelargonium Decima (Foliage) Foliage
Pelargonium Decima (Plant habit) Plant habit

Flowering

Flower colour pink
Flowering time July to September
Inflorescence Solitary
Flower size 3 cm

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour variegated

Plant habit

Height at maturity 30 cm
Spread at maturity 20 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Pelargonium

Species

x hortorum

Cultivar

Decima

Family

Geraniaceae

Other common names

Zonal geranium, Garden geranium

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

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Planting and care

Zonal geraniums thrive in fertile, well-drained, neutral to alkaline, well-loosened soils. They prefer full sun. Geraniums are hungry plants that require regular applications of fertiliser to give their best.

You can plant pelargoniums as early as March-April in mild climate regions, but they will need to be brought indoors in case of frost. To avoid any danger, wait until the risk of frost has passed before placing them outside. When planting in pots or containers, use special geranium compost.

In the garden, wait until the end of April, or even mid-May, to plant them in the ground. Add a special geranium growing support to your soil.

 

Planting period

Best planting time April to May
Recommended planting time March to May

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow
Type of use Border, Edge of border, Container, Greenhouse, Conservatory
Hardiness Hardy down to -4°C (USDA zone 9b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting density 5 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Any
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, Light, well-drained, fertile.

Care

Pruning instructions Remove faded flowers regularly to encourage new blooms.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time June to September
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Needs to be stored

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