Trialled in 1982, Geranium Scarlet Diamond was found to be very early, dwarf and have a compact plant habit with excellent leaf zoning. The variety was sent in by the Walz company and the breeding work was done at PAC Elsner.
Pelargonium zonale Scarlet Diamond
Technical information
- Novelty Characteristic:
- 20 days earlier than Ringo Scarlet or Sooner red, dwarfer and compact growth, starts flowering with 3 to 5 flowerstems, well-zoned leaves, best scarlet geranium for packs
- Colour:
- Bright scarlet
- Flower:
- Single, narrow petaled, round flowers geads
- Flowering Period:
- Finishes flowering by frost
- Type:
- Annual, F1 Hybrid
- Use:
- Bedding, Amateurs, Window-boxes, Commercial Growers
- Seed:
- 1250 seeds per gram
- Plant:
- Height 25-30 cm, spread 30 cm, very compact bushy, medium-green, uniform and distinct zoned leaves, small leaf form
- Growing:
Sow at 18-22°C directly into the open ground or in greenhouse or frame. Production of 3-5 flower stems already in pot or pack. Transplant at 18°C, 10-14 days after sowing.
- Planting:
- 11 cm pots, ca. 25/m2, 4/9 cm pots ca. 48-52/m2 , Half hardy, in full sun spot
Registration details
- Breeder:
- Florensis
- Entry number:
- 10/82