Cumbanita Lilac, also known as Pelargonium hybrida, is a hybrid of the annual native to Southern Africa. Perennial and evergreen in zone 10-11, Geranium grows best as an annual in all regions. This variety has a mounding habit of 12-18" tall and 12-24" wide, with large, double, light purple flowers from late spring to fall. This plant offers excellent heat and humidity tolerance, flourishing in full sun or partial shade with moderate water. Its prolific flowering makes this Geranium well-suited to patio containers and landscape borders. Create a striking color combination by pairing Lilac with Dark Red, Deep Rose, and Rose Splash.
Cumbanita Lilac Selling Tips
Sell Cumbanita Lilac to customers looking for an attractive, traditional annual to add to a patio container, hanging basket, or landscape border. Customers love the dark foliage and bright colors of Pelargonium that attract hummingbirds and cheer up the landscape without significantly increasing garden maintenance. Cumbanita offers large double flowers blooming from late spring through fall. This hybrid has good heat and humidity tolerance, performing well in full or partial sun with moderate water. Create an attractive mixed container or landscape by pairing Geraniums with Ipomoea, Leucanthemum, Coleus, and Sutera.
Coach Your Customer
1. Space plants 12-24" apart in well-drained soil in full or partial sun.
2. Water one to two times per week or more often in dry or hot weather.
3. Deadhead flowers for a tidy appearance and to encourage continuous blooming.
4. Geraniums will overwinter in zone 10-11, where foliage is evergreen. In colder climates, remove plants at the end of the season and replace them in the spring.
General Growing Tips For Your Rooted Cutting Liner
For best results with Cumbanita Lilac, plant one rooted liner per 6-inch container, one or two per 8-inch container, and two or three per 10-inch container. Use a well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0-6.4, EC of 2.0-2.5 (SME), temperatures of 65-75 daytime and 58-62 nighttime, and light feed (125-200 ppm N) at a 15-5-15 concentration. Promote better branching by using a fertilizer low in phosphorus and ammonium. Keep soil moist, do not pinch, and spray Chlormequat for growth control if needed. Watch for thrips, aphids, fungus gnats, Xanthomonas, Rhizoctonia, and Botrytis.
Flowering
Purple double flowers bloom from late spring through fall.
Pinching
This plant doesn't require pinching.
Spacing
Space containers for adequate airflow around the base of each plant and to allow sunlight to reach the soil level of each container. Don't allow foliage to touch.
Height Control
Spray Chlormequat at 500-1,500 ppm as needed.
Pests
You may see aphids, whiteflies, thrips, spider mites, and fungus gnats.
Disease
Geraniums can be prone to a few diseases, including Xanthomonas, Rhizoctonia, Botrytis, and root rot.
Xanthomonas is a bacterial disease that causes leaf spots and death. It can lay dormant in plants and doesn't respond to bactericides. Prevent spread by removing infected plants, practicing good sanitation in your greenhouse, and watering at the base of each plant in the morning, allowing the soil to dry between waterings.
Rhizoctonia is a fungal infection that thrives in warm, moist soil, causing stems, roots, and leaves to rot. The most important preventative measure against this disease is to practice good sanitation with your planting media. Rhizoctonia will respond to fungicides.
Prevent Botrytis and root rot by watering at the base of each plant, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings, growing plants in full sun, and providing excellent airflow in your greenhouse. We recommend using horizontal airflow fans.
Planting Cumbanita Lilac Liners
We recommend planting one rooted liner per 6-inch container, one or two per 8-inch container, and two or three per 10-inch container. Use a well-drained soil and completely bury the ellepot centered or evenly spaced in the container. Six-inch containers finish in 4-8 weeks and 8-inch containers finish in 7-11 weeks.
Rooted Cuttings
Cuttings vary in size between different plant families. These rooted starter plants will arrive ready to be transplanted in to your final container. If they are to be used in a landscape application, you will need to establish them in a 4 inch pot or an 1801 before planting outside.
Geranium Cumbanita Lilac Quick Reference Guide
| 4 Inch crop time | 4-8 Weeks |
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| 10 Inch crop time | 8-12 Weeks |
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| Bloom Period | Fall, Spring, Summer |
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| Color | Purple |
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| Habit | Mounding |
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| Height | 12-18 inches |
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| Light | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
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| Minimum Temp | 58 |
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| Perennial Zone | Zones 10-11 |
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| Water Needs | Moderate |
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| Patented Plant | Yes |
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