Overview
Pelargonium 'Lady Mary' (Sc) is a bushy, trailing, compact shrubs in the genus Pelargonium, part of the Geraniaceae family, with evergreen, aromatic foliage. Pelargonium 'Lady Mary' (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 'Lady Mary' is a bushy, trailing, and compact cultivar of the Pelargonium genus, known for its evergreen and aromatic foliage. As a member of the Geraniaceae family, it thrives in full sun and prefers a south-facing, sheltered aspect with well-drained, neutral loam soil. This cultivar is hardy to UK zone H2 and is suitable for growing in borders, containers, and hanging baskets. It is best cultivated in gritty compost and propagated by softwood cuttings, offering interest throughout 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 Mary' (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 'Lady Mary' (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 'Lady Mary' (Sc)?
Pelargonium 'Lady Mary' (Sc) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Pelargonium 'Lady Mary' (Sc) need?
Pelargonium 'Lady Mary' (Sc) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Pelargonium 'Lady Mary' (Sc) hardy in the UK?
Pelargonium 'Lady Mary' (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 'Lady Mary' (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)