Overview
Pelargonium dasyphyllum is a bushy, trailing, compact shrubs in the genus Pelargonium, part of the Geraniaceae family, with evergreen, aromatic foliage. Pelargonium dasyphyllum 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 dasyphyllum is a shrub cultivar within the Pelargonium genus, which comprises primarily evergreen perennials, sub-shrubs, and shrubs. This cultivar has a bushy, trailing, and compact habit with evergreen, aromatic foliage. It thrives best in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect, preferring fertile, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Suitable for borders, containers, and hanging baskets, it is hardy to UK zone H2 and is of 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 dasyphyllum 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 dasyphyllum
- 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 dasyphyllum?
Pelargonium dasyphyllum prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Pelargonium dasyphyllum need?
Pelargonium dasyphyllum grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Pelargonium dasyphyllum hardy in the UK?
Pelargonium dasyphyllum 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 dasyphyllum?
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'