Calliope® Large White Geranium Plant

Discover the breathtaking beauty of Calliope® Large White, a truly remarkable geranium that will elevate your garden to new heights! This stunning cultivar of interspecific geranium (Pelargonium x) features large, pure white flowers that bloom abundantly throughout the summer and well into fall, creating a long-lasting display of elegance and grace. The green foliage serves as the perfect backdrop for the dazzling white blossoms, making this plant a showstopper in any setting.

Planting Instructions:

• - Plant in spring after the last frost date
• - Space plants 12-18 inches apart

Soil Preparation:

• - Ideal soil pH: 5.8-6.5
• - Well-draining, fertile soil with good organic matter content

Watering Specifics:

• - Water thoroughly when the top inch of soil feels dry

Fertilizer Type:

• - Use a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer every 2-3 weeks during the growing season
• - Reduce fertilizing in late summer to prepare for dormancy

Pruning and Training:

• - Pinch back growing tips to encourage bushiness
• - Remove spent blooms regularly to promote continuous flowering

Additional Pest Management:

• - Watch for common pests like aphids, whiteflies, and spider mites
• - Monitor for diseases such as botrytis and bacterial leaf spot

Blooming Indicators:

• - Produces large clusters of single flowers
• - Blooms continuously from spring through fall

Light Requirements:

• - Needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal blooming

Temperature Tolerance:

• - Thrives in temperatures between 65-80°F
• - More heat-tolerant than zonal geraniums
• - Not frost-hardy; protect or bring indoors when temperatures drop below 40°F

Companion Plants for Interspecific Geraniums:

• - Angelonia: These upright plants with spike-like flowers provide vertical interest
• - Coleus: With their colorful foliage, coleus plants add texture and contrast
• - Lantana: These heat-loving plants offer multicolored flower clusters
• - Sweet Potato Vine: This trailing plant provides a lush, cascading effect
• - Scaevola: Also known as fan flower, it offers a trailing habit with unique fan-shaped blooms