'Mantra Magenta' Geranium Pelargonium 'Mantra Magenta' Height: 24 inches Spacing: 18 inches Sunlight: full sun; partial shade Hardiness Zone: (grown as an annual; perennial in zones 8-10; can also be grown as a houseplant) Group/Class: Mantra Series Ornamental Features Deep and dark wine-magenta balls of flowers at the ends of the stems from late spring to early fall. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Upright spreading habit of growth - its medium texture blends into the garden, but can always be balanced by a couple of finer or coarser plants for an effective composition. Making a statement with big blooms, vigor, and dark green foliage. The first and only geranium series that combines the best of interspecific breeding with dark green foliage, excellent branching, and a vigorous upright growth habit. Mantra’s dark green leaves, brilliant flowers, and habit is similar to the Mojo series, but with about 40% more vigor. Large flowers and high vigor like Rocky Mountain zonal geraniums—ideal for 2.5 qt. and larger pots. This plant will require occasional maintenance and upkeep. Trim off the flower heads after they fade and die to encourage more blooms late into the season. It has no significant negative characteristics. This plant does best in full sun to partial shade. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, but will not tolerate standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This particular variety is an interspecific hybrid. It can be propagated by cuttings; however, as a cultivated variety, be aware that it may be subject to certain restrictions or prohibitions on propagation for resale.