Overview
Pelargonium 'Opera House' (R) is a bushy, trailing, compact shrubs in the genus Pelargonium, part of the Geraniaceae family, with evergreen, aromatic foliage. Pelargonium 'Opera House' (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 'Opera House' (geranium 'Opera House') is a bushy, trailing, and compact cultivar of the Pelargonium genus, which includes primarily evergreen perennials, sub-shrubs, and shrubs. This cultivar has evergreen, aromatic foliage and produces clusters of slightly irregular five-petalled flowers in spring and summer. It thrives in full sun on south-facing, sheltered aspects with fertile, well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. Suitable for borders, containers, and hanging baskets, it is hardy to UK zone H2 and is propagated by softwood cuttings.
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 'Opera House' (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 'Opera House' (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 'Opera House' (R)?
Pelargonium 'Opera House' (R) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Pelargonium 'Opera House' (R) need?
Pelargonium 'Opera House' (R) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Pelargonium 'Opera House' (R) hardy in the UK?
Pelargonium 'Opera House' (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 'Opera House' (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)