Overview
Pelargonium 'Scarlet Rambler' (Z/d) is a bushy, trailing, compact shrubs in the genus Pelargonium, part of the Geraniaceae family, with evergreen, aromatic foliage. Pelargonium 'Scarlet Rambler' (Z/d) 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 'Scarlet Rambler' is a compact, trailing shrub in the Geraniaceae with evergreen, aromatic foliage and a prolonged flowering season from June to October. It produces well-branched stems that suit containers and hanging baskets as well as sunny border edges. Plant in a south-facing, sheltered position in neutral loam that drains freely and provide full sun for best performance.
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 'Scarlet Rambler' is a shrub-form pelargonium in the Geraniaceae with a compact, trailing habit and evergreen, aromatic leaves. Its multi-stemmed growth suits close planting in pots or restricted beds where the foliage remains visible throughout the year. Flowering extends from June to October, offering a consistent display across the summer into autumn. Give this pelargonium a sunny, south-facing, sheltered location and a loam-based soil of neutral pH that drains well; standing wetness is unsuitable. It requires full sun and protection from exposed windier sites to retain its habit and foliage. The plant carries an H2 hardiness rating (half-hardy), so treat it as a half-hardy pelargonium in UK winters. Use Pelargonium 'Scarlet Rambler' in borders where trailing stems can spill slightly over edges, or place it in containers and hanging baskets where the compact habit is an advantage. The evergreen, aromatic foliage is especially valuable in containers and hanging baskets where scent is close to hand, and the extended June to October flowering period gives reliable seasonal presence.
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 'Scarlet Rambler' (Z/d) 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 'Scarlet Rambler' (Z/d)
- 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 'Scarlet Rambler' (Z/d)?
Pelargonium 'Scarlet Rambler' (Z/d) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Pelargonium 'Scarlet Rambler' (Z/d) need?
Pelargonium 'Scarlet Rambler' (Z/d) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Pelargonium 'Scarlet Rambler' (Z/d) hardy in the UK?
Pelargonium 'Scarlet Rambler' (Z/d) 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 'Scarlet Rambler' (Z/d)?
Softwood cuttings.
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'