Botanical Name: Pelargonium × hortorum ‘Savannah® Light Salmon’

Common Name: Annual Geranium, Zonal Geranium

Hardiness Zone: Grown as an Annual in Most Climates; Perennial in USDA Zones 10–11

Size: 12–18" Tall × 12–18" Spread

Growth Habit: Upright, Compact, Well-Branched Habit

Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade

Soil: Well-Drained Soil; Performs Best in Average to Fertile Garden Soil

Water Needs: Moderate; Allow Soil to Dry Slightly Between Waterings

Bloom Season: Late Spring through Frost

Fertilizer: Light, Regular Feeding During Active Growth

Features: Soft Salmon Blooms, Warm Pastel Color, Strong Stems, Heat-Tolerant

Uses: Containers, Landscape Beds, Borders, Mass Plantings

Patent: ✔ Patented

Propagation: ❌ Propagation Prohibited Without License

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More About Geranium ‘Savannah® Light Salmon’

Savannah® Light Salmon delivers a gentle, warm flower color that adds softness and sophistication to garden designs. The light salmon-pink blooms blend effortlessly with both warm and cool palettes, making this variety extremely flexible in mixed containers and landscape beds. Its color reads elegant rather than overpowering.

The plant maintains a compact, balanced habit with strong branching that prevents flopping or uneven growth. Continuous flowering keeps the plant looking fresh from late spring through fall with minimal effort.

Why We Like It (Our Trials)

In our trials, Savannah® Light Salmon showed exceptional uniformity, with plants filling in evenly and maintaining a balanced, well-branched habit throughout the growing season. Bloom production remained steady and reliable, with flower clusters distributed evenly across the plant rather than appearing in flushes followed by gaps. The soft salmon coloration held its clarity in full sun, avoiding the bleaching or washed-out appearance that lighter tones can develop under heat stress.

What we particularly appreciate is how refined the color reads in real garden settings. Savannah® Light Salmon delivers warmth without overpowering neighboring plants, making it easy to integrate into mixed containers and layered landscape beds. It’s an excellent choice for gardeners who want subtle color impact paired with dependable summer performance and a polished, intentional look.

Savannah® Light Salmon vs. Other Geraniums

Savannah® Light Salmon distinguishes itself with its gentle warmth and refined pastel tone, offering color without intensity. It sits comfortably between neutral and bold, making it one of the most flexible options in the Savannah® Series. The plant’s uniform growth habit and steady bloom production reinforce its polished, easy-to-design nature.

Compared to Savannah® Oh So Orange, Light Salmon is softer and more subdued, favoring elegance over energy. Against Savannah® Really Red, it feels lighter and more relaxed, ideal for layered plantings. When paired with Savannah® White, it gains definition, while Savannah® Blue pulls out its cooler undertones. Compared to Lavender Splash, Light Salmon offers calm consistency rather than decorative contrast. Gardeners appreciate it for warm color that blends effortlessly into any planting.