{"product_id":"pelargonia-rabatowa-gama-f1-czerwona-nasiona","title":"Red Gama F1 bedding geranium - Pelargonium × hortorum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #656B39;\"\u003eClassic geranium red - uniform, compact, grown from seed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Gama F1 red is a hybrid bedding geranium with intensely vivid red flower heads measuring 10–12 cm across, borne above compact, heavily branching plants 30–35 cm tall. It blooms from June until frost and looks straight out of a catalogue, because F1 varieties are perfectly uniform - every plant in the packet is the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"color: #5C3727; margin-top: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30–35 cm\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e June – October\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e sunny\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSowing under cover:\u003c\/strong\u003e January – February (at 20–25°C)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlanting out:\u003c\/strong\u003e May – June\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate - early sowing requires supplementary lighting\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFlower heads:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–12 cm umbels, red\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNumber of seeds per packet:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 5–10 seeds (0.05 g)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"color: #5C3727; margin-top: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eWhat makes this variety stand out\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGama F1 is a series of hybrid bedding geraniums propagated from seed, bred to provide a uniform, predictable result: all the plants in the packet have the same compact habit (30–35 cm), the same colour and bloom at the same time. They branch strongly from the base, bearing large, dense umbels 10–12 cm across above rounded leaves with dark rings. Flowering begins in June and continues uninterrupted until the first frosts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlike F2 mixtures, F1 varieties are uniform and earlier, making them ideal when planting geraniums in a row or in several matching window boxes. F1 geranium seeds are expensive - there are only a few in a packet, but each seed produces one fully developed plant, comparable to a nursery-grown plug.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"color: #5C3727; margin-top: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eGrowing step by step\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #656B39;\"\u003eSowing (January – February, under cover):\u003c\/strong\u003e sow the seeds individually in 5–6 cm pots or seed trays, in a light, free-draining seed-starting medium, covering them with a thin layer (approx. 3 mm). Maintain a temperature of 20–25°C and steady, moderate moisture - seedlings emerge in around 14 days. Such early sowing requires a plant lamp for 12–14 hours a day; otherwise, the seedlings will become thin and leggy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #656B39;\"\u003ePricking out:\u003c\/strong\u003e at the 2–3-leaf stage, transplant the seedlings into pots 8–10 cm in diameter. From this point, lower the temperature to 16–18°C and grow the plants in bright light - geraniums grown from seed develop slowly, taking 15–18 weeks from sowing to flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #656B39;\"\u003ePlanting out (May – June):\u003c\/strong\u003e after the frosts have passed and one week of hardening off, plant the seedlings in beds 25–30 cm apart or in containers and window boxes (approx. 3–5 l per plant). Use fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil; choose a sunny position, although geraniums also tolerate light partial shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #656B39;\"\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e water when the top layer of the growing medium has dried out - geraniums tolerate drought well but dislike overwatering. Feed weekly with fertiliser for flowering plants, preferably one with an increased potassium content. Remove spent flower heads at the base to encourage new ones to form.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"color: #5C3727; margin-top: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eUses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRed geranium is a \u003cstrong\u003eclassic for balcony and window boxes\u003c\/strong\u003e - striking, visible from a distance and resistant to heat. In beds, planted in groups or in a row along a path, it creates a uniform border that flowers into autumn. It combines well with white lobelia, silver dusty miller and trailing ivy in \u003cstrong\u003epots and containers\u003c\/strong\u003e on the terrace. In autumn, the best specimens can be dug up, cut back and overwintered in a bright, cool (8–12°C) room.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"color: #5C3727; margin-top: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eGardener's tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f5f3ee; border-left: 4px solid #656B39; padding: 12px 16px; margin: 1em 0;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eThere are only a few F1 geranium seeds in a packet, so sow each one separately in a small pot and do not skimp on warmth: at 20–25°C they germinate in two weeks, while on a cold windowsill they may rot. Without a plant lamp, it is better to delay sowing until the second half of February - the plants will flower slightly later but will not become leggy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"color: #5C3727; margin-top: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eLatin name\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003ePelargonium × hortorum\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eVariety\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eGama F1\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eColour\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003ered\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e30–35 cm\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003ePosition\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003esunny\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eSeasonality\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eperennial grown as an annual\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eSowing time under cover\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eJanuary – February\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003ePlanting-out time\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eMay – June\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eFlowering period\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eJune – October\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eSpacing\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e25–30 cm\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eNet weight\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e0.05 g (~5–10 seeds)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eSeries\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eTraditional\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eProducer\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eW. 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