Overview
Pelargonium 'Fair Ellen' (Sc) is a bushy, trailing, compact shrubs in the genus Pelargonium, part of the Geraniaceae family, with evergreen, aromatic foliage. Pelargonium 'Fair Ellen' (Sc) 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 'Fair Ellen' 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 with evergreen, aromatic leaves. It thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect, preferring well-drained, neutral loam soil. Suitable for borders, containers, and hanging baskets, 'Fair Ellen' is hardy to UK zone H2 and is noted for its interest during winter.
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 'Fair Ellen' (Sc) 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 'Fair Ellen' (Sc)
- 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 'Fair Ellen' (Sc)?
Pelargonium 'Fair Ellen' (Sc) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Pelargonium 'Fair Ellen' (Sc) need?
Pelargonium 'Fair Ellen' (Sc) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Pelargonium 'Fair Ellen' (Sc) hardy in the UK?
Pelargonium 'Fair Ellen' (Sc) 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 'Fair Ellen' (Sc)?
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)