Ivy League™ Orchid Geranium

Ivy League™ Orchid is an ivy geranium selection in the Pelargonium peltatum species and the Syngenta Ivy League™ series. Syngenta describes Ivy League as heat tolerant, with strong branching and pot fill suited to baskets. Its semi-trailing growth works well where stems can extend over the rim of a planter or hanging basket. ## Placement Use a hanging basket, window box, or patio container and allow room for stems to spill outward. The Ivy League series is described for part sun or full sun. ([Syngenta Flowers product page](https://www.syngentaflowers-us.com/product/flower/70074805); [Ivy League series page](https://www.syngentaflowers.com/ams/product/flower/70074821)) ## Care Plant in a well-drained growing mix and check container moisture frequently. Iowa State Extension notes that annual geraniums flower less with reduced sunlight and that container-grown plants need frequent watering during hot, dry weather. ([Iowa State University Extension](https://yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu/how-to/growing-annual-geraniums)) ## Maintenance Check the mix regularly in warm weather and water thoroughly when it begins to dry. Trim stems only as needed to maintain the basket or container shape.