Overview
Pelargonium 'Wendy Read' (Dw/d) is a bushy, trailing, compact shrubs in the genus Pelargonium, part of the Geraniaceae family, with evergreen, aromatic foliage. Pelargonium 'Wendy Read' (Dw/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 'Wendy Read' (geranium 'Wendy Read') is a bushy, trailing, and compact cultivar of the Pelargonium genus, which comprises primarily evergreen perennials, sub-shrubs, and shrubs. This cultivar features evergreen, aromatic foliage and thrives best in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect. It prefers well-drained, neutral loam soil and is hardy to UK zone H2. Suitable for borders, containers, and hanging baskets, 'Wendy Read' is best cultivated in gritty compost and propagated by softwood cuttings, offering seasonal interest during winter.
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 'Wendy Read' (Dw/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 'Wendy Read' (Dw/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 'Wendy Read' (Dw/d)?
Pelargonium 'Wendy Read' (Dw/d) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Pelargonium 'Wendy Read' (Dw/d) need?
Pelargonium 'Wendy Read' (Dw/d) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Pelargonium 'Wendy Read' (Dw/d) hardy in the UK?
Pelargonium 'Wendy Read' (Dw/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 'Wendy Read' (Dw/d)?
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)