Overview
Pelargonium 'Pink Lady' (Z) is a bushy, trailing, compact shrubs in the genus Pelargonium, part of the Geraniaceae family, with evergreen, aromatic foliage. Pelargonium 'Pink Lady' (Z) 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 'Pink Lady' is a bushy, trailing, and compact cultivar of the Pelargonium genus, which includes primarily evergreen perennials, sub-shrubs, and shrubs. This cultivar features evergreen, aromatic foliage and thrives in full sun, ideally in a south-facing, sheltered position with well-drained, neutral loam soil. Suitable for borders, containers, and hanging baskets, it is hardy to UK zone H2 and is best planted in gritty compost. 'Pink Lady' can be propagated by softwood cuttings and offers winter interest in the garden.
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 'Pink Lady' (Z) 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 'Pink Lady' (Z)
- 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 'Pink Lady' (Z)?
Pelargonium 'Pink Lady' (Z) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Pelargonium 'Pink Lady' (Z) need?
Pelargonium 'Pink Lady' (Z) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Pelargonium 'Pink Lady' (Z) hardy in the UK?
Pelargonium 'Pink Lady' (Z) 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 'Pink Lady' (Z)?
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)