{"product_id":"col-5l-ger-cal-sca-redx1","title":"1 Geranium Calliope M Scarlet Red Plant, Large Flowering Summer Garden Ready, 5 Litre Root-Ball","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGeranium Calliope M Scarlet Red – Large Flowering Summer Bedding Plant\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Geranium Calliope M Scarlet Red is a stunning interspecific hybrid pelargonium from the award-winning Calliope series by Syngenta. A cross between zonal and ivy-leaf geraniums, this variety combines the best traits of both parents — producing large, semi-double blooms in a vivid scarlet red, set against rich, dark-green foliage with subtle zonal markings. Renowned for outstanding heat tolerance and continuous flowering, Calliope Scarlet Red delivers bold, long-lasting colour from late spring right through to the first frosts of autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis plant is supplied as a well-established, garden-ready specimen in a 5 Litre root-ball, giving you a head start on a spectacular summer display. Its vigorous, semi-trailing to mounding growth habit makes it equally suited to large patio containers, window boxes, hanging baskets, and sunny border positions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge, semi-double scarlet red flowers with excellent colour intensity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eInterspecific hybrid — exceptional vigour and weather resilience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eContinuous blooming from late spring through to autumn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eStrong heat and drought tolerance once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eSemi-trailing to mounding habit — ideal for containers and borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eDark green foliage with attractive zonal markings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eSupplied as a well-established, garden-ready 5 Litre root-ball plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlanting and Care:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in a sunny, sheltered position for the best flowering performance. Geranium Calliope thrives in well-drained, fertile compost or soil. Water regularly, allowing the growing medium to dry slightly between waterings — avoid waterlogging. Deadhead spent blooms regularly to encourage continuous flowering throughout the season. Feed fortnightly with a high-potash liquid fertiliser during the flowering period. Although tolerant of heat and periods of dry weather, consistent care will reward you with the most prolific display. As a tender perennial, this plant is not frost hardy and should be overwintered indoors in a cool, bright, frost-free location if you wish to keep it for the following year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCultural Information:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pelargonium × hortorum 'Calliope M Scarlet Red' (Interspecific Hybrid)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Geranium Calliope, Interspecific Pelargonium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tender Perennial (grown as an annual in the UK)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully Grown Height \u0026amp; Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30–40 cm × 40–50 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-Trailing to Mounding, Vigorous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Patio Containers, Window Boxes, Hanging Baskets, Borders, Bedding Displays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late Spring through to Autumn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large, Semi-Double Blooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Position:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Regular — Allow to Dry Slightly Between Waterings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-Drained, Fertile Compost or Soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tender — Not Frost Hardy (protect over winter)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttracts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees \u0026amp; Pollinating Insects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark Green with Zonal Markings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNotes:\u003c\/b\u003e This plant is supplied in the Scarlet Red colour variety. 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