Overview
Pelargonium Tango Magenta ('Fisgenta') is a bushy, trailing, compact shrubs in the genus Pelargonium, part of the Geraniaceae family, with evergreen, aromatic foliage. Pelargonium Tango Magenta ('Fisgenta') 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 Tango Magenta ('Fisgenta') is a bushy, trailing, and compact shrub cultivar within the Pelargonium genus, known for its evergreen and aromatic foliage. As a member of the Geraniaceae family, it thrives best 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 well suited for borders, containers, and hanging baskets, offering interest during spring and summer. Propagation is typically by softwood cuttings.
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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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 Tango Magenta ('Fisgenta') 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 Tango Magenta ('Fisgenta')
- 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 Tango Magenta ('Fisgenta')?
Pelargonium Tango Magenta ('Fisgenta') prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Pelargonium Tango Magenta ('Fisgenta') need?
Pelargonium Tango Magenta ('Fisgenta') grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Pelargonium Tango Magenta ('Fisgenta') hardy in the UK?
Pelargonium Tango Magenta ('Fisgenta') 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 Tango Magenta ('Fisgenta')?
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'