Overview
Pelargonium 'Priory Coral' (Z/St/v) is a bushy, trailing, compact shrubs in the genus Pelargonium, part of the Geraniaceae family, with evergreen, aromatic foliage. Pelargonium 'Priory Coral' (Z/St/v) 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 'Priory Coral' is a bushy, trailing, and compact cultivar of the Pelargonium genus, known commonly as geranium 'Priory Coral'. As an evergreen and aromatic plant, it thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect with fertile, well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. This cultivar is hardy to UK zone H2 and is particularly valued for its interest during spring and summer. It is well suited for use in borders, containers, and hanging baskets, and can be 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 'Priory Coral' (Z/St/v) 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 'Priory Coral' (Z/St/v)
- 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 'Priory Coral' (Z/St/v)?
Pelargonium 'Priory Coral' (Z/St/v) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Pelargonium 'Priory Coral' (Z/St/v) need?
Pelargonium 'Priory Coral' (Z/St/v) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Pelargonium 'Priory Coral' (Z/St/v) hardy in the UK?
Pelargonium 'Priory Coral' (Z/St/v) 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 'Priory Coral' (Z/St/v)?
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)