Winner Type: National
Class: Geranium Hybrid
Variety Name: Calliope® Medium Dark Red
Genus: Pelargonium
Species: x interspecific
Year: 2017
Common Name: Geranium Hybrid
Type: Vegetative Cutting
Breeder: Syngenta Flowers
Close Market Comparison: Big Easy Dark Red, Calliope® Dark Red

Duration Type: Annual
Hardiness Zone/Hardy to Zone: Zone 9 and 10
Light Needs: Full sun
Water Needs: Drought tolerant
Dead Heading Recommended: Yes
Staking Required: No

Foliage Color: Dark green
Plant Habit: Mounded
Plant Height: 12-14 inches
Bloom Time: Early spring to frost
Bloom Color: Red
Bloom Color Pattern: Solid
Bloom Size: 3.25 inches

Container: Yes
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Weather Tolerance: Drought, heat
Garden Spacing: 14-16 inches
Hanging Basket: Yes
Medium Height Divider: Yes

Vigorous and easy to grow, Calliope prefers full to partial sun and average to fertile soil that drains well. Overwatering can result in root or crown rot. Most hybrids are everblooming and require regular deadheading for best appearance and flower production. Apply the prescribed amount of slow release fertilizer at the base of the plants while in active growth. They offer bright, easy color all season long and are ideal for flowers beds and borders, containers or hanging baskets.