Overview
Pelargonium 'Sussex Delight' (Min) is a bushy, trailing, compact shrubs in the genus Pelargonium, part of the Geraniaceae family, with evergreen, aromatic foliage. Pelargonium 'Sussex Delight' (Min) 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 'Sussex Delight' is a named Pelargonium cultivar with a well-branched, trailing and compact habit and evergreen, aromatic foliage. It flowers from June to October. The plant suits full sun and a south-facing, sheltered position on loam with a neutral pH and freely draining soil. As a half-hardy (H2) shrub it will need protection from hard frost in the UK winter.
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 'Sussex Delight' is a cultivated form within the Geraniaceae, grown as a small shrub-style pelargonium with well-branched, trailing stems and evergreen, aromatic leaves. It carries repeated blooms through the season, with flowers appearing from June to October. The combination of its compact habit and scented foliage makes it straightforward to site where stems can spill over edges. Plant in full sun on a loam-based soil with a neutral pH and good drainage; a south-facing, sheltered location reduces winter exposure and preserves blooms. Its H2 rating translates to half-hardy in UK terms, so avoid planting where severe frost reaches the crowns. Containers or planting against a warm wall allow plants to be moved or given winter cover when needed. Suitable uses include mixed borders where trailing stems soften margins, containers and hanging baskets where the aromatic leaves are close to patios or doorways, and grouped edging displays. When given sun, shelter and free-draining loam, Pelargonium 'Sussex Delight' will produce a steady sequence of flowers from June to October.
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 'Sussex Delight' (Min) 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 'Sussex Delight' (Min)
- 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 'Sussex Delight' (Min)?
Pelargonium 'Sussex Delight' (Min) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Pelargonium 'Sussex Delight' (Min) need?
Pelargonium 'Sussex Delight' (Min) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Pelargonium 'Sussex Delight' (Min) hardy in the UK?
Pelargonium 'Sussex Delight' (Min) 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 'Sussex Delight' (Min)?
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'