A group of zonal, the first of which was created by C.Behringer of Ohio in 1942. This plant was 'Irene'. Irenes are semi-double or double and range from white to crimson. They are vigorous growers
Reference : "Pelargoniums for Colour and Pleasure" by Jan Taylor
Some Irenes are listed below.
| Dark Red Irene | Rich dark red. |
| Lance Irene | D. rose pink. Rose pink. |
| Modesty | Irene type. Double white sometimes tinged with pink. |
| La Jolla | Soft reddish pink, base of upper petals deep salmon red. Very attractive colour. Zoned Irene type leaf, cupped buds opening flat Soft crimson. Irene |
| Apache | Irene. Deep red |
| Ashley Irene | SD. scarlet red, flushed paler colour upper petals. |
| Carousel | SD. wine red, light reverse all petals, large heads, "Irene" type with similar growth habit. Very double ruffled lavender |
| Corsair (Irene) | Deep red |
| Electra | Irene type. Bright cerise red. |
| Genie Irene | Bright rose pink, white eye. Strong growing, free blooming. |
| High Score | SD. true "Irene" type seedling, orange scarlet. Irene type. Orange scarlet, large heads, strong growing, free blooming. |
| Irene | Clear medium red free blooming. |
| Jewelstone | Rich deep red. Rounded leaves, faint zone strong growth. Irene type |
| Matador | Irene. Soft red |
| Party Dress | Irene type. Delicate light rose pink with a white eye. |
| Penny Irene | Soft coral rose, slightly rosier than Springtime Irene |
| Rose Irene | Brilliant rose pink, small white eye. Rosy lavender. |
| Salmon Irene | Deep salmon semi-double. |
| Springtime Irene | Soft salmon pink centre slightly deeper than edges of petals with cupped flowers |
| Toyon | Irene type. Huge heads of bright vermillion. |
| Crimson Charmer | Huge Crimson. Irene. |
| Jeweltone | Deep red, zoned leaf. Irene. |