About
Pelargonium 'Nettlecombe' is a named cultivar of Pelargonium in the family Geraniaceae and is offered as a flowering Pelargonium. It is noted for its extended bloom season, flowering from June to October. Plant labels and supplier notes will give specific cultivation guidance for this cultivar. Use its long flowering window when planning summer and autumn displays.
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.
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In the garden
Pelargonium 'Nettlecombe' is a cultivated selection within the genus Pelargonium and belongs to the Geraniaceae family. As a named cultivar, it should be identified by its full botanical name on labels and plant lists so you can match purchase and care information precisely. Many retailers and growers provide cultivar-specific advice on position and overwintering; consult that guidance when you buy. When planning for Pelargonium 'Nettlecombe', treat the plant according to the supplier’s instructions and the microclimate where you intend to grow it. If information on the label is limited, a sensible approach is to choose a planting or container location that allows you to manage temperature and moisture easily, and to provide protection if conditions turn unfavourable. Containers give the option of moving plants under cover when necessary and keeping an eye on seasonal needs. In a UK garden, Pelargonium 'Nettlecombe' can be used where a reliable summer-to-autumn display is required; group it with other container or bedding plants to stagger colour through the season. Check the cultivar tag for pruning or maintenance hints specific to 'Nettlecombe' and follow those notes for the best display. Expect flowers from June to October.
More in the Pelargonium genus
- Pelargonium 'Barbe Bleu' (I/d)
- Pelargonium 'Diana Louise' (Z/d)
- Pelargonium 'Elizabeth Taylor' (Z)
- Pelargonium 'Hazel Gypsy' (R)
- Pelargonium 'Brookside Spitfire' (Dw/d)
- Pelargonium 'Deacon Jubilant' (Z/d)
- Pelargonium 'Don's Richard A. Costain' (Z/C/v/d)
- Pelargonium 'Friesdorf' (Fr/Dw)geranium 'Friesdorf'