Overview

Pelargonium Flower Fairy Berry ('Sweberry'PBR) (Flower Fairy Series) (Z) is a bushy, trailing, compact shrubs in the genus Pelargonium, part of the Geraniaceae family, with evergreen, aromatic foliage. Pelargonium Flower Fairy Berry ('Sweberry'PBR) (Flower Fairy Series) (Z) 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 Flower Fairy Berry ('Sweberry'PBR) (Flower Fairy Series) is a compact, trailing Pelargonium with evergreen, aromatic foliage and a long flowering season from June to October. It favours full sun on a south-facing, sheltered position in well-drained loam of neutral pH. Rated H2 (half-hardy), it will need protection from severe winter cold in exposed UK sites. Use it where its scent and summer flowers can be appreciated: borders, containers or hanging baskets.

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 Flower Fairy Berry ('Sweberry'PBR) (Flower Fairy Series) is a compact, trailing shrub-type pelargonium with evergreen, aromatic leaves and a prolonged display of flowers from June to October. Its habit suits both edged borders and elevated containers where the flowering habit and scented foliage are visible. Plant in a free-draining loam of neutral pH and choose a full-sun, south-facing spot that is sheltered from strong winds. Good drainage is essential; avoid heavy, waterlogged ground. The cultivar is rated H2 (half-hardy), so in colder or exposed parts of the UK it benefits from winter protection. Containers and hanging baskets are practical because they can be moved to a frost-free sheltered spot or greenhouse if prolonged cold is expected. Use geranium 'Sweberry' in mixed summer containers, hanging baskets or the front of borders where its trailing stems can spill over edges. The evergreen, aromatic foliage adds perfume to patios and doorways when brushed, and the extended flowering season supports summer-to-autumn displays. Sit it where both flowers and scent will be noticed, and consider container culture to manage winter protection and extend its useful season.

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 Flower Fairy Berry ('Sweberry'PBR) (Flower Fairy Series) (Z) 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 Flower Fairy Berry ('Sweberry'PBR) (Flower Fairy Series) (Z)

Propagation

Softwood cuttings

Pest resistance

Thrips, vine weevil, leafhopper, root mealybugs, whitefly

Disease resistance

Pelargonium rust, Pelargonium virus, leafy gall

Frequently asked questions

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