Geranium Fantasia Dark Red Bedding Plug Plant
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Geranium Fantasia Dark Red Bedding Plug Plant is a vigorous, heat-tolerant pelargonium that produces large clusters of rich, dark red semi-double flowers from late spring through to early autumn, making it an excellent choice for sunny borders, containers, and baskets.
Key Features
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Huge clusters of deep dark red, semi-double flowers
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Free-flowering and heat tolerant for reliable summer performance
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Vigorous mounding habit ideal for containers and mass planting
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Attractive dark green, scalloped foliage with subtle brown markings
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Supplied as an easy-to-plant starter plug for quick establishment
Product Description
Geranium Fantasia Dark Red is part of an outstanding series bred for strong growth, excellent heat tolerance, and continuous flowering throughout the season. The plants produce bold, rounded heads of richly coloured dark red blooms, lightly scented and held proudly above dense foliage. Flowering from late spring until early autumn, this variety delivers long-lasting impact in a wide range of garden settings.
The semi-double flowers contrast beautifully with the dark green, rounded leaves, which feature prominent brown zonal markings and remain attractive throughout the year. With its vigorous, mounding habit, Fantasia Dark Red performs exceptionally well in sunny borders, patio containers, and hanging baskets. The flowers are also suitable for cutting, allowing you to enjoy their colour indoors. These starter plug plants are grown in reduced-peat compost plugs and supplied in a practical paper sleeve that supports the plug and serves as a plant label. Simply pop the plug out and plant directly into compost or prepared soil.
Specifications
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Product type: Bedding starter plug plant
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Variety: Geranium (Pelargonium) Fantasia® ‘Dark Red’
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Flower colour: Dark red
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Flower type: Semi-double, lightly scented
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Flowering period: Late spring to early autumn
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Foliage: Dark green, scalloped, with brown zonal markings
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Growth habit: Vigorous and mounding
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Mature height: Approximately 35–45cm
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Mature spread: Approximately 30–40cm
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Plant type: Tender perennial (commonly grown as an annual)
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Supplied as: Reduced-peat compost plug in paper sleeve
Care & Planting Tips
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Plant in fertile, well-drained soil or quality compost
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Position in full sun for best flowering and compact growth
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Water regularly but avoid waterlogged conditions
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Feed throughout the growing season to encourage continuous blooms
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Remove spent flowers to maintain appearance and prolong flowering
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Protect from frost or overwinter in a frost-free environment
Why Choose This Plant?
Bold, reliable, and highly versatile, Geranium Fantasia Dark Red Bedding Plug Plants are perfect for creating striking summer displays in containers, borders, and baskets. With strong performance in warm conditions and months of rich colour, they are an excellent choice for gardeners seeking impact with minimal effort.
The plant's growth rate and size will vary depending on planting position & conditions, and bloom, foliage and interest may vary from photo upon delivery, dependent on season.
Delivery Note: Please note that unfortunately we are currently unable to deliver plants to Northern Ireland.
About Us
About Us
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Learn more about us and our story on the 'About Us' page.
Delivery
Delivery
Collect your order in-store, have it delivered to your door, or choose a convenient InPost Locker!
We aim to dispatch orders as quickly as possible using trusted couriers.
Your Questions Answered...
What are the delivery options and prices?
We offer Standard (3-5 working days) and Express (1-2 working days) delivery for a small additional charge.
- Postable items (e.g., seed packets, gift cards) - £2.95 via Royal Mail.
- Smaller, lighter items - £4.95 – £6.95.
- Larger, heavier, and fragile items - £9.95 – £19.95.
- Pallet deliveries (e.g., furniture) - from £69.95 (see kerbside pallet delivery details below).
The exact delivery charge is calculated at checkout based on your selected items.
New! Deliver to InPost Locker
Instead of home delivery, choose to collect your parcel from an InPost Locker near you.
- Delivery rates: £3.95 or £4.95 depending on item size.
- How it works: Choose InPost after completing your order. You'll receive a notification when your parcel is ready to collect.
- Collection options: Scan the QR code or open the locker remotely via the InPost app. If collecting from a shop, show your QR code to the staff.
- Collection time: You have 3 days to pick up your parcel. InPost will send a reminder 24 hours before expiry.
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Can someone else pick up my parcel?
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Do I need ID to collect from an InPost Locker?
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Once your order is dispatched, you'll receive an email with tracking details.
Who delivers my order?
Depending on size and weight, orders are delivered by Royal Mail, Evri, or Parcelforce. Furniture and large items arrive via kerbside pallet delivery.
What is kerbside pallet delivery?
Large items like furniture are delivered on a pallet using a heavy goods vehicle. The pallet is placed at the nearest safe kerbside location. The driver cannot move it across uneven ground or remove the items from the pallet.
We can arrange a delivery date that suits you. If access for large vehicles is difficult, please let us know in advance.
What should I do if my order arrives damaged?
If your order is damaged in transit, email us a photo and your order number within 24 hours so we can resolve the issue.
Do you deliver to Northern Ireland?
Yes, though some larger or heavier items may incur a surcharge. Unfortunately, we cannot ship plants to Northern Ireland at this time.
Do any UK areas have a delivery surcharge?
Additional delivery charges may apply for:
- Channel Islands
- Northern Ireland
- Scottish Highlands & Islands
- Isle of Man & Isle of Wight
- Scilly Isles
What is the warranty on my purchase?
All products come with a manufacturer’s warranty (typically 12 months unless stated otherwise). Faulty items within the warranty period may be repaired or replaced subject to the manufacturer’s terms.
Still have questions?
Contact us via our enquiry form, call 01497 847055, or email shoponline@oldrailwaylinegc.co.uk.
Returns
Returns
How do I return an item?
If a purchase is no longer required you are able to return the goods within 28 days of delivery for a full refund in accordance with our refunds policy set out in Clause 10 of our Terms & Conditions. We will refund any money received from you using the same method originally used by you to pay for your purchase. Please make sure that you include the sales order or invoice with your return.
When returning items to us, please ensure that any and all original packaging, instructions, tags etc are included as supplied to you. We recommend using a recorded/insured service to return your order. The Old Railway Garden Centre cannot be held responsible for returned items lost or damaged in transit to us.
