About
A tuberous perennial. fulgidum. lobatum _ P. It originated in the Nineteenth Century as a primary hybrid between P. It flowers in spring and early summer on tall stems, after which it becomes semi-dormant, shedding its silvery-green, pinnately-lobed leaves.
About the genus
Pelargonium can be perennials, sub-shrubs or shrubs, sometimes succulent and mostly evergreen, with palmately lobed or pinnately divided leaves and clusters of slightly irregular, 5-petalled flowers
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeLoam
Soil pHNeutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH1C
Plant details
Plant typeConservatory Greenhouse, Houseplants
HabitColumnar upright
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1 year
Suggested usesPatio and container plants, City and courtyard gardens
Care notes
CultivationKeep frost-free in a pot of free-draining compost. Reduce watering in later summer as plants become dormant. See pelargonium cultivation
PruningDeadhead and remove any yellowing leaves
PropagationPropagate by softwood cuttings in spring, but finding appropriate plant material can be tricky
Pest resistanceGenerally trouble-free, but may be susceptible to aphids
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free, but may be susceptible to grey moulds, pelargonium rusts and pelargonium viruses