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Geranium ‘Black Velvet Scarlet F1’
Botanical Name: Pelargonium x hortorum
Type: Half-Hardy Annual (Tender Perennial)

Geranium ‘Black Velvet Scarlet F1’ is a show-stopping variety with brilliant scarlet-red blooms that pop against its striking near-black foliage. This unique contrast creates bold displays for containers, borders, and window boxes, combining traditional geranium charm with a modern twist. The compact, mounding plants are uniform, weather-tolerant, and long-blooming, offering vivid colour from late spring to first frost. A must-have for dramatic summer planting.

Plant Details

Type: Half-hardy annual (or tender perennial in frost-free areas)
Height: 25–30cm
Spread: 25–30cm
Flowers: June – October
Position: Full sun; fertile, well-drained soil

Growing Information

Sow: January – March indoors
Germination: 7–14 days at 20–24°C
Transplant: Pot on and harden off; plant out after last frost
Spacing: 25–30cm apart
Care: Deadhead regularly; feed fortnightly during flowering

Why You’ll Love It

Intense scarlet blooms against rich, black foliage
Compact, uniform F1 hybrid – great for bedding and pots
Long flowering season and weather resistance
Eye-catching contrast for bold summer displays

Top Tip

For maximum foliage colour, grow in full sun — the dark leaves become even more dramatic with plenty of light.

Perfect For

Patio pots & window boxes
Colour-themed borders
Modern garden designs
Long-season summer bedding

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