Americana Cherry Rose

Family: Geraniaceae Zonal Geranium

Planting Schedule

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Velvety, rose-splashed blooms open in profusion, each petal carrying a luminous cherry center that deepens to a soft, blush-edged halo.

Americana Cherry Rose forms a tidy, mounding bedding plant with crisp, rounded foliage and a steady, garden-ready show from early summer through the long haul of warm weather. Ideal for beds, borders, and containers, it delivers nonstop color with a graceful, upright habit that looks as fresh as it feels.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 70 DaysHabit: Upright

Botanical illustration of Americana Cherry Rose

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Americana Cherry Rose Planting Dates by USDA Zone

Estimated US hardiness-zone windows for sow, transplant, and harvest. Enter a US ZIP above for exact local dates, or open a zone below.

Zone	Start Indoors	Sow / Transplant	Harvest
Zone 1a	Protected Environment Only
Zone 1b	Protected Environment Only
Zone 2a	Apr 13th	Jul 20th	Sep 28th – Aug 29th
Zone 2b	Apr 3rd	Jul 10th	Sep 18th – Aug 25th
Zone 3a	Apr 3rd	Jul 10th	Sep 18th – Sep 1st
Zone 3b	Apr 7th	Jul 14th	Sep 22nd – Sep 21st
Zone 4a	Apr 3rd	Jul 10th	Sep 18th – Sep 24th
Zone 4b	Apr 1st	Jul 8th	Sep 16th – Sep 27th
Zone 5a	Mar 27th	Jul 3rd	Sep 11th – Sep 30th
Zone 5b	Mar 23rd	Jun 29th	Sep 7th – Oct 5th
Zone 6a	Mar 20th	Jun 26th	Sep 4th – Oct 10th
Zone 6b	Mar 14th	Jun 20th	Aug 29th – Oct 16th
Zone 7a	Mar 9th	Jun 15th	Aug 24th – Oct 20th
Zone 7b	Feb 27th	Jun 5th	Aug 14th – Oct 28th
Zone 8a	Feb 18th	May 27th	Aug 5th – Nov 5th
Zone 8b	Feb 9th	May 18th	Jul 27th – Nov 12th
Zone 9a	Jan 23rd	May 1st	Jul 10th – Nov 26th
Zone 9b	Dec 29th	Apr 6th	Jun 15th – Dec 9th
Zone 10a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 10th – Feb 28th
Zone 10b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 10th – Feb 28th
Zone 11a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 10th – Feb 28th
Zone 11b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 10th – Feb 28th
Zone 12a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 10th – Feb 28th
Zone 12b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 10th – Feb 28th
Zone 13a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 10th – Feb 28th
Zone 13b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 10th – Feb 28th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	70
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Upright
Support Needed	None
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	70
Min Soil Temp (°F)	50
Min Night Temp (°F)	45
Harden Off (days)	7

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Even when grown like a bedding plant, Americana Cherry Rose reads on the tongue like a floral candy—rose-and-cherry aroma wrapped in a faint geranium leaf bite. Use it cold and sparingly: the petals give the best snap and perfume when they aren’t cooked into something heavy.

Best Uses

ice-cold petal garnish on citrusy desserts and drinks
steeped as a quick rose-geranium syrup for cocktails or yogurt
petals folded into short-batch sorbet or granita for perfume-forward color
tossed sparingly through fresh fruit salads to avoid bitterness

Flavor Profile

rose-scented cherry-leaning perfume velvety, delicate petal snap lightly sweet with a faint herbal geranium edge

Kitchen Pairings

lemon zest honey Greek yogurt champagne or sparkling wine berries

Frequently Asked Questions

What pest or disease most often affects Pelargonium × hortorum (Americana Cherry Rose), and how can I manage it?

A very common issue is botrytis gray mold (gray, fuzzy fungus on leaves and flowers), especially when plants stay damp and have poor airflow. Remove and discard affected flower heads and leaves, water at the soil line (not the foliage), and space plants so air moves through the canopy; if it keeps recurring, treat with a labeled fungicide for ornamental geraniums according to package directions.

How often should I water Pelargonium × hortorum during its main growing phase?

During active growth, water thoroughly when the top 1–2 in (2–5 cm) of the potting mix or soil feels dry, then let excess water drain so roots aren’t sitting in moisture. Aim for consistently moderate moisture—Pelargonium × hortorum tolerates slight drying better than chronically wet soil, which encourages rot and fungal spots.

How do I know when Americana Cherry Rose (Pelargonium × hortorum) is ready to harvest?

Pelargonium × hortorum is typically grown for flowering rather than edible harvest; it’s “ready” when you have open, fully colored blooms. You can keep harvesting by deadheading spent flowers regularly, and you’ll typically see peak blooming around the ~70-day mark from transplant/initial growth.