| Common Name | Dark Zonal Geranium |
| Family | Geraniaceae |
| Genus | Pelargonium |
| Species | X Hortorum |
| Variety | Black Velvet F1 Pink |
| Origin | South Africa |
| Blooming | Spring to Autumn, continuous with deadheading |
| Leaf Color | Dark maroon-black with green margins |
| Sunlight | Sun |
| Category | Outdoor plants |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Well-draining potting mix with perlite or coarse sand
Water when top soil is dry; reduce significantly in winter dormancy
Requires full sun for optimal blooms; indoors near south window preferred
Apply balanced liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks during active growth (Apr-Sept)
Deadhead spent flowers regularly to encourage blooming and pinch tips for bushiness
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