Tornado™ Red Geranium

Tornado™ Red is a trailing ivy geranium selected for red flowers. Syngenta lists the cultivar as pollinator-friendly and recommends the Tornado series for baskets; this selection is listed at 8–10 inches tall and 12–14 inches wide. [Syngenta Flowers]( https://www.syngentaflowers.com/ams/product/flower/70000786 ) ## Placement Use it where its trailing stems can spill over a basket or container edge. Give it full sun and well-drained potting mix; the species profile notes that ivy geraniums bloom poorly in insufficient light. The Tornado listing recommends hanging-basket and container production. ## Maintenance Water thoroughly, then allow the container mix to dry somewhat between waterings; moderate moisture supports growth, while standing water should be avoided. Remove spent flower clusters and pinch growing tips if you want a fuller shape and more blooms. [North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox]( https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/pelargonium-peltatum/ ) describes Pelargonium peltatum as a low-maintenance tender perennial grown as an annual, and [Syngenta Flowers]( https://www.syngentaflowers.com/ams/product/flower/70000786 ) identifies this selection’s trailing habit and spring-to-summer flowering.