geranium 'Rimfire'

Also known as: Information to be completed

Rimfire' has unusual-coloured flowers. Petals are a mix of red, in the shade of dried blood, and dark purple edged with salmon pink

geranium 'Rimfire'

Scientific classification

Species
geranium 'Rimfire' (Pelargonium 'Rimfire')
Genus
Pelargonium
Family
Geraniaceae
Information to be completed
Toxicity
Bedding · Conservatory Greenhouse · Houseplants
Plant type
0.1-0.5 metres
Height
0.1-0.5 metres
Spread
Evergreen
Foliage
Bushy
Habit
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest
Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight
Information to be completed
Ideal temperature

geranium 'Rimfire' pictures

geranium 'Rimfire'

Distribution of geranium 'Rimfire'

Distribution map

Information to be completed

Information to be completed

Culture

Information to be completed

Toxicity

Information to be completed

Quick identification of geranium 'Rimfire'

Information to be completed

geranium 'Rimfire' care guide

Water deeply once top soil dries fully, drain excess water
Watering
Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight
Information to be completed
Ideal temperature

Watering

Water deeply once top soil dries fully, drain excess water

Fertilizing

Apply low-phosphorus feed every two weeks in growing season

Pruning

Deadhead regularly. Cut back if bringing older plants indoors for overwintering

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings of non-flowering shoots in spring or summer

Growing

Grow in fertile well-drained soil. Feed regularly through the growing season. Over winter in frost-free conditions in good light. See pelargonium cultivation

More growing and care information →

People also ask

Information to be completed

Common pests and diseases

Diseases

Generally trouble-free but may be susceptible to grey moulds, pelargonium rust and Pelargonium viruses

Pests

Generally trouble-free but may be susceptible to the usual glasshouse pests such as aphids in spring and glasshouse whitefly

Explore the plant health library →

Learn more about geranium 'Rimfire'