Overview
Pelargonium 'Joyce Headley' (Dw/C) is a bushy, trailing, compact shrubs in the genus Pelargonium, part of the Geraniaceae family, with evergreen, aromatic foliage. Pelargonium 'Joyce Headley' (Dw/C) 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 'Joyce Headley' is a cultivar of Pelargonium, a genus of primarily evergreen shrubs known for their aromatic foliage and clusters of five-petalled flowers. This cultivar forms a bushy, trailing, and compact shrub with evergreen, aromatic leaves. It thrives in full sun on south-facing, sheltered aspects, preferring well-drained, neutral loam soil. Hardy to H2, it is suitable for cultivation in borders, containers, and hanging baskets, particularly valued for its interest during winter. Propagation is typically by softwood cuttings, and it benefits from planting in gritty compost.
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 'Joyce Headley' (Dw/C) 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 'Joyce Headley' (Dw/C)
- 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 'Joyce Headley' (Dw/C)?
Pelargonium 'Joyce Headley' (Dw/C) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Pelargonium 'Joyce Headley' (Dw/C) need?
Pelargonium 'Joyce Headley' (Dw/C) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Pelargonium 'Joyce Headley' (Dw/C) hardy in the UK?
Pelargonium 'Joyce Headley' (Dw/C) 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 'Joyce Headley' (Dw/C)?
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)