Mavromata is a perennial, upright, bushy plant. Its flowering occurs almost all year round, with a slight recession during the winter period. Evergreen plant with bushy growth, 30 – 150 cm tall. With erect, fleshy shoots. Mature shoots become lignified.
Leaves
Its leaves are heart-shaped, toothed, fluffy and rough.
Flowers
Its flowers are large (5-6 cm wide), two-colored and look like an eye with a dark color in their center. Its flowers are single, double or semi-double, many together, in "shadow" inflorescences, with a long peduncle and their colors are intense, red, pink, violet, white, etc. They rise around the perimeter and look like funnels.
Terrain
It grows satisfactorily in all types of soil, without particular problems. A necessary condition is that the soil has good drainage. It prefers sandy soils, rich in nutrients.
Position
Prefers sunny positions protected from strong or hot wind. In semi-shaded locations, the coloring of the foliage is affected.
Watering
Water the plant regularly when you see the surface of its soil dry and be careful to always empty the saucer of water so that its roots do not rot.
Do not pour water from above, avoid getting its leaves wet!!
Lubrication
Fertilizing in the spring every 15 days will greatly help the vigor and flowering of the plant. Fertilize with a liquid fertilizer for flowering plants or slow-absorbing granular fertilizer.
Durability
It thrives in places with mild winters and can withstand cold and low temperatures up to - 2ο C. Caution is required with strong winds. Suitable for planting in areas with heavy air pollution. It withstands coastal areas.
Pruning
Try to remove dried flowers to help it produce new flowers faster.
Diseases and enemies
Geraniums are generally disease resistant, but can very rarely be affected by aphids and stem caterpillars.
It is suitable for
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- For planting in coastal areas.
- In individual places in the garden.
- For planting in a pot.
- Forms beautiful clusters.
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Flowerpot 10.5 cm
