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Great Balls of Fire™ Melon Geranium Plant

10.99
  • - Ivy Geranium
  • - Height: 12-16 inches
  • - Growing Zone: 2-11
  • - Exposure: Part Sun-Full Sun
  • - Bloom Time: Spring-Fall
  • - Each Quart Pot contains 1 Great Balls of Fire™ Melon Geranium Plant
Plant Features

Great Balls of Fire™ Melon Geranium Plant offers large clusters of reddish-pink colored flowers at the ends of the stems rising above its ivy-leafed foliage. Known to attract hummingbirds, these flowers are excellent for cutting!

Planting Instructions:

  • - Plant in spring after the last frost date
  • - Space plants 12-18 inches apart to allow for trailing growth

Soil Preparation:

  • - Ideal soil pH: 6.0-6.5
  • - Well-draining soil with moderate fertility

Watering Specifics:

  • - Water 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 winter dormancy

Pruning and Training:

  • - Pinch back growing tips to encourage bushiness and fuller growth
  • - Remove spent blooms to promote continuous flowering

Additional Pest Management:

  • - Monitor for common pests like aphids, whiteflies, and spider mites
  • - Watch for signs of root rot if overwatered

Blooming Indicators:

  • - Produces clusters of single or double flowers on trailing stems
  • - Blooms continuously from spring through fall

Light Requirements:

  • - Prefers partial sun to partial shade
  • - Needs protection from intense afternoon sun in hot climates

Temperature Tolerance:

  • - Thrives in temperatures between 65-80°F (18-27°C)
  • - Not frost-hardy; protect or bring indoors when temperatures drop below 40°F (4°C)

Companion Plants for Geraniums:

  • - Bacopa: This trailing plant with small, delicate flowers provides a soft cascade effect.
  • - Calibrachoa: Also known as million bells, these plants offer abundant, small petunia-like flowers.
  • - Petunias: These classic annuals come in a wide range of colors and can fill spaces quickly.
  • - Alyssum: Low-growing and fragrant, alyssum creates a beautiful carpet of tiny flowers.
  • - Lobelia: Known for its intense blue flowers, lobelia adds a pop of color and can trail or mound.
Attribute name Attribute value
Plant Characteristics
Critter Resistance Deer Resistance: Low
Mature Spread 18-24 inches
Habit Trailing
Flower Color Red
Foliage Color Green
Garden Styles Container Garden, Cottage Garden, English Garden, Hanging Baskets
Plant Used for Aesthetic Appeal, Focal Point
Pet Friendly No
Plant Type Hybrid

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Vibrant color

Have two of these  Great Balls of Fire Melon Geraniums in a medium sized pot on my front porch, such rich color that pops in background of foliage.

From Edith | June 11, 2018


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