Pelargonium 'Prinsesse Karla' is a popular rosebud variety, prized for its delicate yet rich flowers and elegant habit. It is an excellent choice for adding a touch of freshness and refinement to any space, be it balconies or terraces.
Detailed Description:
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Flowers: The defining characteristic of 'Prinsesse Karla' are its semi-double to double flowers, which retain their rosebud shape even at maturity, only opening partially. The flowers are relatively large and are grouped in dense, round inflorescences, appearing in large numbers throughout the flowering season, from spring until the first frosts. The intensity of the color may vary slightly depending on the light conditions, being more pronounced in full sun.
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Leaves: The leaves are medium green , with less pronounced zonation than other zonal geraniums, but still present. They are slightly lobed and have a texture typical of the genus, forming a pleasant background for the bright flowers.
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Habit: The plant has an erect and compact habit, growing in the form of a dense and well-branched bush. This structure makes it ideal for growing in pots, planters.
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Dimensions: 'Prinsesse Karla' generally reaches a height of approximately 30-45 cm and a similar width, being a medium-sized plant, easy to integrate into various landscape designs.
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Winter hardiness: Being a typical geranium, it is not frost hardy . In areas with cold winters, it must be grown as an annual plant or moved indoors, to a bright and cool space, to overwinter.
Key Features:
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"Rosebud" type: Its distinctive flowers, which remain in bud form, give it a unique appearance and special charm.
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Special color: Its warm salmon pink shade sets it apart from other geranium varieties.
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Abundant and long-lasting flowering: Produces a multitude of flowers throughout the warm season, offering a spectacular view.
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Compact and neat habit: Its regular and well-branched shape makes it easy to integrate into various planting schemes.
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Easy maintenance: It is a robust and adaptable plant, requiring standard care conditions for geraniums (sun exposure, well-drained soil, moderate watering).
Care and requirements:
It requires a sunny location, with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day, and well-drained, nutrient-rich soil. Watering should be moderate, keeping the soil slightly moist, with breaks between sessions to avoid excess water. It is resistant to rain, but sensitive to temperatures below 5°C, requiring winter protection (moving indoors or storing in a cool, dry place). Removing wilted flowers stimulates continuous flowering.
The color of the flowers may vary slightly depending on location and light conditions. This variety is appreciated for its stability in cultivation and its ability to withstand difficult conditions.
❗ Note : Due to international shipping and adaptation to the new environment, geranium leaves may show small defects or may partially fall off. These changes are normal and temporary and do not affect the overall health of the plant. The plants grow quickly and recover easily if given optimal conditions.
The plant may arrive to you with or without flowers , but it is capable of blooming throughout the summer.
📏 Height with pot included : approx. 20 cm
🪴 Pot diameter : 12 cm