Chosing Pelargoniums


There is a a Pelargonium for every situation.

Did you know P australe and P tomentosum will grow in deep shade? P tomentosum has huge glabrose silver leaves and smells strongly of peppermint. It bears large sprays of small pink veined white flowers in the late Spring. The foliage of P australe is deep bronze and eau de clogne scented - it bears clouds of white flowers throughout the summer. Both these species Pelargoniums are strong growers and look wonderful in large lead or zinc planters.


P. tomentosum


For window boxes rather than the inevitable ivy leaf Pelargoniums why not try P. sidoides. This forms handsome cushions of gun metal foliage which will hang down over the side of the box. It bears its magnificent intense deep burgundy flowers all through the summer and autumn.



P. sidoides


For large tubs try growing P Lara Rajah - a wonderful shrubby Hartshook Unique which will cover itself throughout the summer with an endless succession of it rich deep red flowers.


P. Lara Rajah


If you want a small tender tree try growing P papilonaceum - it has huge lemon deep green leaves and makes a small bushy tree with a stout trunk to 150cm tall.


P. papilonaceum


And did you know that Pelargoniums Claret Rock Unique and Purple Unique are first rate climbers - they will both ascend to well over 3 metres.


P. Purple Unique


Or maybe you just want an elegant plant for a windowsill. There is none more beautiful than the lemon scented Lara Starshine with its silver grey filiogree foliage and endless succession of warm pink flowers.



P. Lara Starshine


Do phone me if you want more advice on Pelargoniums. Tel: 01502 478258.

Kind regards

Michael Loftus













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