Maverick™ Scarlet Picotee Geranium

Maverick™ Scarlet Picotee is an F1 zonal geranium, Pelargonium × hortorum, with an upright habit and showy flower clusters. Its white flowers edged in scarlet with coral-pink overtones make a clear accent, and [Syngenta Flowers’ product profile](https://www.syngentaflowers.com/ams/product/flower/70035176) lists this selection at 14–16 inches tall and 12–14 inches wide, flowering from mid-spring through summer in full sun. ## Garden Use Use it in a sunny container, window box, or bedding display where its compact outline and repeated flowers can be seen up close. The 12–14-inch spread gives a practical guide for spacing in a group, while the upright 14–16-inch stems add color without overwhelming neighboring annuals. Treat it as a tender annual for seasonal garden color. ## Growing Conditions Choose full sun and moist, fertile, well-drained soil. In pots, use a container with drainage holes and check moisture more often in warm, dry weather. Water when the soil begins to dry, and avoid keeping the roots saturated; Illinois Extension notes that annual geraniums bloom best with sun and good drainage. [Scarlet Picotee seed information](https://www.swallowtailgardenseeds.com/annuals/geranium/maverick-scarlet-picotee-geranium-seeds.html). ## Maintenance Remove faded flower clusters to keep plants tidy and encourage continued bloom. Watch for crowded, persistently wet foliage and remove spent material as needed. The [Illinois Extension geranium guide](https://extension.illinois.edu/flowers/geranium) covers watering, drainage, and deadheading for Pelargonium × hortorum.