Overview
Pelargonium Brocade Salmon Night (Brocade Series) (Z/C/d) is a bushy, trailing, compact shrubs in the genus Pelargonium, part of the Geraniaceae family, with evergreen, aromatic foliage. Pelargonium Brocade Salmon Night (Brocade Series) (Z/C/d) 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 Brocade Salmon Night (Brocade Series) is a cultivar of Pelargonium, a genus of primarily evergreen shrubs in the Geraniaceae family. This bushy, trailing, and compact shrub features aromatic evergreen foliage and thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect. It prefers fertile, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H2, it is suitable for borders, containers, and hanging baskets, offering interest during spring and summer. Propagation is typically by softwood cuttings.
About the genus
Pelargonium is a genus of flowering plants commonly called geraniums, pelargoniums, or storksbills. It includes about 280 species of perennials, succulents, and shrubs. Taxonomist Carl Linnaeus originally included all the species of Pelargonium and Geranium under the latter name.
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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 Brocade Salmon Night (Brocade Series) (Z/C/d) 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 Brocade Salmon Night (Brocade Series) (Z/C/d)
- 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 Brocade Salmon Night (Brocade Series) (Z/C/d)?
Pelargonium Brocade Salmon Night (Brocade Series) (Z/C/d) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Pelargonium Brocade Salmon Night (Brocade Series) (Z/C/d) need?
Pelargonium Brocade Salmon Night (Brocade Series) (Z/C/d) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Pelargonium Brocade Salmon Night (Brocade Series) (Z/C/d) hardy in the UK?
Pelargonium Brocade Salmon Night (Brocade Series) (Z/C/d) 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 Brocade Salmon Night (Brocade Series) (Z/C/d)?
Softwood cuttings.
More in the Pelargonium genus
- Pelargonium 'Barbe Bleu' (I/d)
- Pelargonium 'Diana Louise' (Z/d)
- Pelargonium 'Elizabeth Taylor' (Z)
- Pelargonium 'Hazel Gypsy' (R)
- Pelargonium 'Brookside Spitfire' (Dw/d)
- Pelargonium 'Deacon Jubilant' (Z/d)
- Pelargonium 'Don's Richard A. Costain' (Z/C/v/d)
- Pelargonium 'Friesdorf' (Fr/Dw)geranium 'Friesdorf'