{"product_id":"pelargonium-great-balls-of-fire-merlot","title":"Pelargonium Great Balls of Fire Merlot","description":"\u003cp\u003ePelargonium Great Balls of Fire Merlot is a vibrant and striking ivy type of Geranium renowned for its intense, deep merlot-red blooms and compact, bushy habit. This eye-catching variety produces abundant clusters of vivid flowers that sit proudly above rich green foliage, creating a bold, dramatic display in garden beds, containers, and hanging baskets. Its compact form and strong branching make it ideal for mass plantings or feature displays where long-lasting colour is desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFlowering consistently from spring through summer and into autumn, Great Balls of Fire Merlot provides a season-long splash of vibrant colour. The sturdy stems and resilient foliage ensure the plant remains tidy and floriferous with minimal maintenance. Adaptable and hardy, it thrives in full sun and performs well in well-drained soil, showing excellent tolerance to heat and light frost once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for gardens, patios, and courtyards, this Pelargonium also makes a standout addition to mixed containers and themed planting schemes. With its dependable flowering, bold colour, and low-maintenance nature, Pelargonium Great Balls of Fire Merlot is an ideal choice for gardeners seeking high-impact, long-lasting blooms that deliver dramatic flair to any outdoor space.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGive your garden a cottage feel by using baskets to hang them from lattice, retaining walls, fences or pergolas. Plant them by your window to brighten up the view or use a variety of decorative pots to add depth and colour to any outdoor setting in need of brightening up. The thick, bright green foliage keeps a semi-trailing habit which means they will cascade in hanging baskets, or stay low-growing in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGeraniums are drought hardy and have a very long flowering season which makes them an excellent choice for gardens, pots or hanging baskets. A light trim now and then and removing spent flowers will encourage repeat flowering, and this variety will often flower for the whole of the year. Prefers a full sun to part shade position, but too much shade will compromise flower quality and quantity. Suitable for garden beds, borders and makes a great basket or pot specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Garden Express Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53828480663736,"sku":"P68PELGBM","price":10.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/0805\/2920\/files\/pelargonium-p68pelgbm-great-balls-of-fire-merlot.jpg?v=1785386918","url":"https:\/\/gardenexpress.com.au\/products\/pelargonium-great-balls-of-fire-merlot","provider":"Garden Express Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}