Pelargonium Zagadka

Pelargonium 'Mystery' is a perennial plant that blooms quickly in the first year of sowing. Bushes reach a height of 30 to 40 cm and a width of about 25-30 cm, while inflorescences 2-2.5 cm in diameter form large spherical buds that can be bright red, pink, or white depending on the selected hybrid line. The leaves are dark green with a characteristic pattern, giving the bush a decorative appearance even outside the flowering season.

To successfully grow 'Mystery', a bright and warm location is required: the seed temperature should be 20-27 °C, and after planting - 18-23 °C. Seeds are sown in loose, light soil, covered with film or glass to retain moisture and placed in a light room. In the absence of light, plants stretch and die, so it is important to ensure sufficient lighting. After the appearance of 1-2 true leaves, the seedlings are transplanted into pots, and when growing to 8-10 cm, pinching is performed.

Regular watering and feeding are the key to long-lasting flowering. Seedlings are fertilized with nitrogen or organic fertilizers every 7-10 days, after planting - with mineral fertilizers with an interval of 10-14 days until August. With good lighting, plants can bloom for another two months and even longer if withered inflorescences are regularly removed. After frost, 'Mystery' is carefully dug up and transplanted into large pots to maintain the decorative look and the possibility of cuttings.

Thus, pelargonium 'Mystery' is a bright, easy-to-grow perennial plant that delights with beautiful inflorescences and dense foliage with proper care and sufficient lighting.