Overview
Pelargonium 'Giant Butterfly' (R) is a bushy, trailing, compact shrubs in the genus Pelargonium, part of the Geraniaceae family, with evergreen, aromatic foliage. Pelargonium 'Giant Butterfly' (R) 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 'Giant Butterfly' (geranium 'Giant Butterfly') is a bushy, trailing, and compact cultivar of the Pelargonium genus, which includes perennials, sub-shrubs, and shrubs that are primarily evergreen. This cultivar features evergreen, aromatic foliage and thrives best in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect. It prefers well-drained, neutral loam soil and is hardy to UK zone H2. Suitable for borders, containers, and hanging baskets, it is cultivated in gritty compost and propagated by softwood cuttings, offering interest during the winter 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 'Giant Butterfly' (R) 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 'Giant Butterfly' (R)
- 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 'Giant Butterfly' (R)?
Pelargonium 'Giant Butterfly' (R) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Pelargonium 'Giant Butterfly' (R) need?
Pelargonium 'Giant Butterfly' (R) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Pelargonium 'Giant Butterfly' (R) hardy in the UK?
Pelargonium 'Giant Butterfly' (R) 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 'Giant Butterfly' (R)?
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)