Geranium Seeds - Chocolate

Chocolate geranium seeds produce compact to medium-sized plants commonly grown as warm-season annuals. Plants develop an upright, mounded growth habit with distinctive dark-toned foliage and sturdy stems, making them suitable for garden beds, borders, containers, and patio planting. Geraniums perform best in mild to warm climates with consistent sunlight and good air circulation. This variety adapts well to a range of growing conditions when planted in well-drained soil and provided regular watering, making it suitable for home and small-scale ornamental use.

Features

• Upright, mounded growth habit

• Warm-season annual plant

• Suitable for garden beds, borders, and containers

• Performs well in warm and temperate climates

• Adaptable to well-drained soils with regular care

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Pelargonium x hortorum

• Common Name (US): Geranium

• Seed Type / Variety: Chocolate

• Growth Habit: Upright, mounded annual

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 9 to 11 (grown as an annual in cooler zones)

• Planting Season: Spring

• Sowing Season:

  • Indoors: January to March

  • Outdoors: April to May

• Germination Time And Conditions: 7 to 21 days; soil temperature 70 to 75 F

• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial sun

• Soil Requirements: Well-drained soil with moderate organic matter

• Watering Needs: Regular watering; allow soil surface to dry slightly between watering

• Mature Plant Size: 12 to 18 inches tall, 12 to 18 inches spread

• Plant Spacing: 10 to 12 inches apart