Overview
Pelargonium 'Lady Ilchester' (Z/d) is a bushy, trailing, compact shrubs in the genus Pelargonium, part of the Geraniaceae family, with evergreen, aromatic foliage. Pelargonium 'Lady Ilchester' (Z/d) 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 'Lady Ilchester' is a cultivar of the Pelargonium genus, which comprises evergreen shrubs and sub-shrubs known for their aromatic foliage and clusters of five-petalled flowers. This particular cultivar forms a bushy, trailing, and compact shrub with evergreen, aromatic leaves. It thrives best in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect with well-drained, neutral loam soil. Suitable for borders, containers, and hanging baskets, it is hardy to UK zone H2 and is typically planted in gritty compost. Propagation is by softwood cuttings, and it provides 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 'Lady Ilchester' (Z/d) 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 'Lady Ilchester' (Z/d)
- 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 'Lady Ilchester' (Z/d)?
Pelargonium 'Lady Ilchester' (Z/d) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Pelargonium 'Lady Ilchester' (Z/d) need?
Pelargonium 'Lady Ilchester' (Z/d) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Pelargonium 'Lady Ilchester' (Z/d) hardy in the UK?
Pelargonium 'Lady Ilchester' (Z/d) 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 'Lady Ilchester' (Z/d)?
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)