Overview
Pelargonium 'Deacon Jubilant' (Z/d) is a plant with a bushy, trailing, or upright habit in the genus Pelargonium, part of the Geraniaceae family, with green, aromatic foliage. Pelargonium 'Deacon Jubilant' (Z/d) grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1C. Suggested uses include bedding, containers and hanging baskets.
About
Pelargonium 'Deacon Jubilant' is a Pelargonium cultivar with aromatic green leaves and a variable growth habit that may be well-branched, trailing or upright. It flowers from June to October and favours full sun in a south-facing, sheltered situation. Plant in neutral loam that is well drained and use in beds, containers or hanging baskets. As a tender plant (H1C), keep it away from frost and position where the scented foliage can be enjoyed up close.
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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In the garden
Pelargonium 'Deacon Jubilant' belongs to the Geraniaceae and is a garden cultivar of Pelargonium notable for its aromatic green foliage and flexible habit, which can present as well-branched, trailing or upright stems. Flowering runs from June to October, providing a long season of interest in summer and early autumn. Give this plant a sunny, south-facing site that is sheltered from cold winds. It prefers a neutral loam with good drainage; avoid heavy, waterlogged spots. The H1C rating means it is tender in UK terms, so it should not be left exposed to frost and will do best where it is protected from winter cold. Its growth habit and scented leaves make Pelargonium 'Deacon Jubilant' well suited to mixed borders as bedding, and especially to containers or hanging baskets where the foliage can be close to eye and nose level. Use a free-draining potting medium for containers and choose a sheltered, sunny aspect to get the best display through the June to October flowering period.
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
- H1C
Plant details
Pelargonium 'Deacon Jubilant' (Z/d) size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Bushy, trailing, or upright
- Foliage
- Green, aromatic
- Suggested uses
- Bedding, containers, hanging baskets
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Pelargonium 'Deacon Jubilant' (Z/d)
- Propagation
- Softwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Susceptible to vine weevil, caterpillars, thrips
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to grey moulds when grown under glass
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Pelargonium 'Deacon Jubilant' (Z/d)?
Pelargonium 'Deacon Jubilant' (Z/d) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Pelargonium 'Deacon Jubilant' (Z/d) need?
Pelargonium 'Deacon Jubilant' (Z/d) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Pelargonium 'Deacon Jubilant' (Z/d) hardy in the UK?
Pelargonium 'Deacon Jubilant' (Z/d) has an RHS hardiness rating of H1c, meaning it needs a warm, frost-free position of 5–10°C and is best grown under glass in the UK.
How do I propagate Pelargonium 'Deacon Jubilant' (Z/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 'Don's Richard A. Costain' (Z/C/v/d)
- Pelargonium 'Friesdorf' (Fr/Dw)geranium 'Friesdorf'
- Pelargonium 'Galway Star' (Sc/v)