Focus Red Ice Ivy Leaf Geranium
Best trailing bloomer for vibrant hanging baskets and container displays.
This trailing geranium is the ultimate choice for high-impact hanging baskets that demand constant, vibrant color. While you will need to keep up with regular deadheading to maintain its showy red-and-white blooms, the reward is a pollution-tolerant plant that thrives in almost any sunny container.
$11.99
at
Armstrong Garden Centers (Shop)
Who it's for
- Busy homeowners wanting continuous blooms with minimal maintenance
- Gardeners seeking high-impact, vibrant color for their outdoor spaces
- Decorators looking for elegant spillover in hanging baskets
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious shoppers or those outside the regional distribution area
- Gardeners with shaded yards or poor soil drainage
- Plant owners who prefer low-maintenance, pest-resistant varieties
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Striking red and white blooms create high-contrast focal points.
Container Versatility
Trailing habit is perfectly suited for hanging baskets and edges.
Maintenance Effort
Regular deadheading is required to keep the plant blooming consistently.
Urban Resilience
Robust tolerance for city pollution makes it ideal for balconies.
Growth Speed
Rapid development quickly fills out containers for a lush look.
Foliage Longevity
Vibrant green leaves provide year-round texture in warmer climates.
Key Specs
Mature Height
8 inches
Mature Width
12 inches
Hardiness Zone
9b
Growth Rate
Fast
Water Needs
Average to Moist
Foliage Color
Green
Family Name
Ivy Geranium
Plant Type
Perennial, Shrub
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Soil Drainage
Average to evenly moist
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