Scarlet Maverick, Geranium Seeds

Scarlet Maverick (F1) Geranium Seed

Brilliant scarlet clusters rise above vigorous foliage
Five-to-six-inch heads create immediate garden impact
Hybrid plants perform strongly in compact containers
Excellent for patios, beds, and seasonal displays

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Key Attributes

Botanical Name

Pelargonium × hortorum

Days to maturity

95 Days

Sun

Full Sun

Packet

10 Seeds

Zones 9–11 Check your growing zone

About Scarlet Maverick, (F1) Geranium Seed, Geranium Seed

The Scarlet Maverick Geranium is a hybrid with a more vigorous plant that produces wonderful scarlet blooms with bigger 5-6" flower heads! The Maverick is the best Geranium to grow from seed in 4-6" containers. It's is excellent for high density growing and takes 13 weeks to be ready from seed. The Scarlet Maverick's garden performance is superior to other varieties, with well-branched plants that grow to be 16 to 18" tall.

Growing details

Planting

Sow Depth

1/8"

Days to Germination

7–21 days

Germination Type

A - No Pretreatment

In-row plant spacing

6-20"

Plant profile

Life Cycle

Tender Perennial

Hardiness Zone

Zones 9-11

Plant Height

30 inches

Growth Habits

Mounding, Upright

Seed & variety

Seeds Per Ounce

6,700

Color

Red

Seed Type

Hybrid

Before Planting

A successful Geranium planting begins with a full-sun to lightly shaded location with fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil. Remove weeds, work compost into the bed, and provide good air circulation without exposing plants to severe wind. Prepare a fine seedbed and verify whether geranium seed needs chilling, soaking, or light for germination.

Planting

Start geranium indoors 4–10 weeks before the last spring frost, or direct sow after frost where the season is long. Keep the medium warm and evenly moist until emergence, then provide strong light and airflow. Harden seedlings gradually before transplanting into warm soil. Space seed-grown geraniums about 8–12 inches apart.

Watering

Geranium performs best with regular, moderate watering. Keep the root zone evenly moist, allow slight surface drying between applications, and avoid wetting foliage late in the day.

Fertilizer

Geranium needs only moderate feeding. Use diluted balanced fertilizer during active growth, following label rates and limiting nitrogen so plants remain compact and flower freely.

Harvesting

Harvest geranium as buds begin opening or when blooms reach full color, depending on intended use. Cut above a branching point, place stems in water promptly, and remove spent flowers regularly.

Tips

Remove faded geranium blooms before seed forms to encourage continued flowering. Shear lightly if plants become leggy, and protect containers from drying faster than garden beds.

Pests & Diseases

Geraniums are prone to bacterial blight, Botrytis, rust, blackleg, and root rot. Bacterial blight causes V-shaped leaf lesions and rapid wilt; discard the entire plant and nearby cuttings. Propagate from clean stock, keep irrigation from splashing between plants, and disinfect tools and benches after handling symptoms.

Monitor geranium for aphids, thrips, mites, beetles, slugs, and chewing caterpillars. Remove badly infested growth, use physical controls first, and apply labeled treatments outside pollinator-active hours.