About
A large zonal cultivar with semi-double flowers in shades of orangey-red.
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, Partial shade
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAlkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH1C
Plant details
Plant typeConservatory Greenhouse, Bedding
HabitBushy, Columnar upright
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1-2 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Patio and container plants, Mediterranean climate plants
Care notes
CultivationCan be grown outside once risk of frost has passed. In summer, apply a high potash feed to encourage flowering. See pelargonium cultivation
PruningDeadhead regularly to promote flowering. To overwinter old plants, cut back hard when bringing inside
PropagationPropagate by softwood cuttings in spring or summer
Pest resistanceOverwintered plants may be susceptible to aphids in spring
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free, but may be susceptible to pelargonium rust and pelargonium viruses