Overview
Pelargonium Aristo Apricot ('Regapri') (Aristo Series) (R) is a bushy, trailing, compact shrubs in the genus Pelargonium, part of the Geraniaceae family, with evergreen, aromatic foliage. Pelargonium Aristo Apricot ('Regapri') (Aristo Series) (R) grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H2. Suggested uses include borders, containers and hanging baskets.
About
Pelargonium Aristo Apricot ('Regapri') is a cultivar of the Pelargonium genus, which comprises primarily evergreen perennials, sub-shrubs, and shrubs with aromatic foliage and clusters of five-petalled flowers. This cultivar has a bushy, trailing, and compact habit, making it suitable for borders, containers, and hanging baskets. It thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect with fertile, well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H2, it is best grown in spring and summer and can be propagated by softwood cuttings.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Pelargonium
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H2
Plant details
Pelargonium Aristo Apricot ('Regapri') (Aristo Series) (R) size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy, trailing, compact
- Foliage
- Evergreen, aromatic
- Suggested uses
- Borders, containers, hanging baskets
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Pelargonium Aristo Apricot ('Regapri') (Aristo Series) (R)
- Propagation
- Softwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Thrips, vine weevil, leafhopper, root mealybugs, whitefly
- Disease resistance
- Pelargonium rust, Pelargonium virus, leafy gall
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Pelargonium Aristo Apricot ('Regapri') (Aristo Series) (R)?
Pelargonium Aristo Apricot ('Regapri') (Aristo Series) (R) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Pelargonium Aristo Apricot ('Regapri') (Aristo Series) (R) need?
Pelargonium Aristo Apricot ('Regapri') (Aristo Series) (R) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Pelargonium Aristo Apricot ('Regapri') (Aristo Series) (R) hardy in the UK?
Pelargonium Aristo Apricot ('Regapri') (Aristo Series) (R) has an RHS hardiness rating of H2, meaning it is tender, tolerating 1–5°C, and needs frost-free protection over winter.
How do I propagate Pelargonium Aristo Apricot ('Regapri') (Aristo Series) (R)?
Softwood cuttings.
More in the Pelargonium genus
- Pelargonium 'Andersonii' (Z/Sc)
- Pelargonium 'Arctic Frost' (I)
- Pelargonium 'Brenda Hyatt' (Dw/d)
- Pelargonium 'Brookside Serenade' (Dw)geranium 'Brookside Serenade'
- Pelargonium 'Brookside Spitfire' (Dw/d)
- Pelargonium 'Cara Rosa' (Za)geranium 'Cara Rosa'
- Pelargonium 'Carnival' (Z)
- Pelargonium 'Cherry Hazel Ruffled' (R)