Mantra™ Bright Red Pelargonium

Mantra™ Bright Red is an interspecific pelargonium with red flowers and a mounding, upright habit. Syngenta lists a mature size of 16–20 inches tall and wide, with flowers from mid-spring through summer. Its vigorous growth and large blooms suit roomy patio pots and landscape displays. [Syngenta product details](https://www.syngentaflowers.com/ams/product/flower/70086828) ## Placement Choose full sun or part sun and leave space for the plant’s rounded spread. Syngenta describes Mantra as heat tolerant, vigorous and pollinator friendly, and recommends larger containers for the series. The bright red flowers can anchor a warm-season planting. ## Maintenance Plant in fertile, well-drained soil. Check pots often and water when the surface begins to dry; in garden beds, water deeply during prolonged dry spells while allowing excess moisture to drain. Remove faded flower clusters as needed to keep the display tidy. [Iowa State University Extension](https://yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu/faq/how-do-i-care-garden-geraniums) offers general geranium care guidance.