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Maverick™ Orange
FlowerPelargonium x hortorum
- Full sun
- Zones 1–11
- 85 days to maturity
- Flowers
- 12" spacing
- Low water
- Annual
Overview
3-5" flower heads on compact, densely branched plants. Blooms spring through late summer, providing a long flowering window and color all season long. Ideal for containers, window boxes, and garden beds. Charming addition to early plant sales for market growers. Tolerates heat and humidity. Orange-red blooms contrast with dark green foliage. To maintain flowering and vigor, deadhead plants occasionally.
Planting
Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost date, or direct sow after last frost
Growing
Sun: full. Water: low. Soil: Well-drained loam. Space plants 12" apart. Germination: 7-14 days.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Whiteflies, spider mites, aphids. Common diseases: Powdery mildew, leaf spot.