Overview
Pelargonium 'Splendide' white-flowered is a bushy, trailing, compact shrubs in the genus Pelargonium, part of the Geraniaceae family, with evergreen, aromatic foliage. Pelargonium 'Splendide' white-flowered 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 'Splendide' is a bushy, trailing, and compact cultivar of the Pelargonium genus, known for its evergreen, aromatic foliage. This white-flowered variety thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect 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 best propagated by softwood cuttings. Its season of interest spans spring and summer, showcasing clusters of slightly irregular flowers typical of Pelargonium species.
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 'Splendide' white-flowered 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 'Splendide' white-flowered
- 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 'Splendide' white-flowered?
Pelargonium 'Splendide' white-flowered prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Pelargonium 'Splendide' white-flowered need?
Pelargonium 'Splendide' white-flowered grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Pelargonium 'Splendide' white-flowered hardy in the UK?
Pelargonium 'Splendide' white-flowered 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 'Splendide' white-flowered?
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)