Fantasia Red

Family: Geraniaceae Zonal Geranium

Planting Schedule

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Velvety, saturated Fantasia Red blooms unfurl in a steady parade of crimson that seems to glow against the foliage—rich, velour-like petals with a softly ruffled presence.

Expect a lush, compact habit with continuous flowering through the growing season, delivering dependable color in containers, beds, and sunny borders. Ideal for vivid massing and long-lasting display, Fantasia Red shines as a bedding geranium that brings instant, showy impact wherever it’s planted.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 70 DaysHabit: Bush

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Fantasia Red 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	Direct Sow	May 25th	Aug 3rd – Aug 29th
Zone 2b	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jul 24th – Aug 25th
Zone 3a	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jul 24th – Sep 1st
Zone 3b	Direct Sow	May 19th	Jul 28th – Sep 21st
Zone 4a	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jul 24th – Sep 24th
Zone 4b	Direct Sow	May 13th	Jul 22nd – Sep 27th
Zone 5a	Direct Sow	May 8th	Jul 17th – Sep 30th
Zone 5b	Direct Sow	May 4th	Jul 13th – Oct 5th
Zone 6a	Direct Sow	May 1st	Jul 10th – Oct 10th
Zone 6b	Direct Sow	Apr 25th	Jul 4th – Oct 16th
Zone 7a	Direct Sow	Apr 20th	Jun 29th – Oct 20th
Zone 7b	Direct Sow	Apr 10th	Jun 19th – Oct 28th
Zone 8a	Direct Sow	Apr 1st	Jun 10th – Nov 5th
Zone 8b	Direct Sow	Mar 23rd	Jun 1st – Nov 12th
Zone 9a	Direct Sow	Mar 6th	May 15th – Nov 26th
Zone 9b	Direct Sow	Feb 9th	Apr 20th – 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	Bush
Support Needed	None
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	70
Min Soil Temp (°F)	60
Min Night Temp (°F)	50
Harden Off (days)	Not Required

Frequently Asked Questions

What pest or disease problem is most common on Pelargonium × hortorum (Fantasia Red), and how can I control it?

Pelargonium × hortorum commonly suffers from gray mold (Botrytis) and leaf spots when foliage stays wet—especially in humid weather or overcrowded planters. Water at the soil line, improve airflow by thinning crowded stems, and remove spotted or dead leaves right away; if it persists, use a labeled fungicide for botrytis/leaf spot on geraniums and repeat as directed.

During the main growing phase, how often should I water Pelargonium × hortorum to keep the right soil moisture?

Water when the top 1–2 inches of potting mix or soil feel dry, then water thoroughly until excess drains out. Aim for evenly moist (not soggy) conditions because Pelargonium × hortorum is prone to root problems in constantly wet soil; reduce watering once growth slows or temperatures cool.

How can I tell when Fantasia Red (Pelargonium × hortorum) is ready to harvest or finish for the season?

Pelargonium × hortorum (grown for blooms rather than edible harvest) is “ready” when it produces fully colored, open flower heads at about 70 days from germination. Harvest/maintain by removing spent flower clusters (deadheading) as soon as petals fade—this keeps the plant producing new buds through the season.