Overview
Pelargonium 'Monty's Magic' (R) is a bushy, trailing, compact shrubs in the genus Pelargonium, part of the Geraniaceae family, with evergreen, aromatic foliage. Pelargonium 'Monty's Magic' (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 'Monty's Magic' (geranium 'Monty's Magic') is a bushy, trailing, and compact cultivar within the Pelargonium genus, which comprises primarily evergreen perennials, sub-shrubs, and shrubs with palmately lobed or pinnately divided leaves. This cultivar features evergreen, aromatic foliage and thrives best in full sun on a south-facing aspect with sheltered exposure. It prefers fertile, well-drained loam soil of neutral pH and is hardy to UK zone H2. 'Monty's Magic' is suitable for borders, containers, and hanging baskets, offering interest during spring and summer.
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.
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 'Monty's Magic' (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 'Monty's Magic' (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 'Monty's Magic' (R)?
Pelargonium 'Monty's Magic' (R) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Pelargonium 'Monty's Magic' (R) need?
Pelargonium 'Monty's Magic' (R) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Pelargonium 'Monty's Magic' (R) hardy in the UK?
Pelargonium 'Monty's Magic' (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 'Monty's Magic' (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)