About
A compact, bushy perennial with evergreen, scented leaves. Clusters of pink flowers borne from spring into autumn have upper petals with darker pink to red central markings.
About the genus
Pelargonium can be perennials, sub-shrubs or shrubs, sometimes succulent and mostly evergreen, with palmately lobed or pinnately divided leaves and clusters of slightly irregular, 5-petalled flowers
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAlkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH1C
Plant details
Plant typeConservatory Greenhouse, Bedding, Houseplants
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1-2 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Mediterranean climate plants, Patio and container plants
FragranceFoliage
Care notes
CultivationGrow in neutral or alkaline, well-drained, moderately fertile soil in full sun. Lift outdoor plants and keep in frost-free, well-lit conditions over winter. See pelargonium cultivation
PruningDeadhead regularly and cut back in spring if required
PropagationPropagate by softwood cuttings in spring or summer
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to glasshouse whitefly, glasshouse leafhopper, aphids, vine weevil and root mealybugs
Disease resistanceCan suffer from grey moulds, pelargonium rust and Pelargonium virus