Meet Fibrex, renowned growers of pelargoniums

In the heart of the breath-taking Worcestershire countryside, Fibrex nursery boasts a vast range of desirable pelargoniums. Originally established over 64 years ago, the current owners – Ed and Laura – run the nursery based on the principles of growing supreme quality plants. With a legacy steeped in horticultural expertise, Fibrex pride themselves on offering a diverse array of exquisite varieties.

Pelargoniums, often known as ‘tender geraniums’, bear radiant, kaleidoscopic clusters of shades, from pristine whites, reds and oranges to deep purples. Upon the gentle touch of their foliage, a captivating scent is often released. Whether adorning pots, hanging baskets, window boxes, or gracing your interiors as an indoor plant, these multifunctional plants thrive best in sunny aspects. With the right care, they will reward with a profusion of blooms from spring to late autumn.

Here, we have curated a collection of our favourites from this esteemed nursery, showcasing the delightful range of colours, properties, and fragrances we have available to elevate your gardens and culinary creations.

A white form of The Boar, boasting dark patterned leaves and sprays of small, bright white flowers, Pelargonium White Boar is an appealing species hybrid.  It withstands rain well and is free flowering, brightening any sunny windowsill.

Lord Bute is notable for its large, blackish red flowers, with each velvety petal marked with a red outline. This regal pelargonium has a bushy habit and is very free flowering, making it a considered choice for colour and blooms. A popular old cultivar, Lord Bute is a recipient of the RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit), for all round excellence.

Fringed Aztec is notable for its large white, fringed flowers that are marked with a red feathering on the petals. This regal pelargonium has a bushy habit and is very free flowering, making it a considered choice for colour and blooms. Fringed Aztec is a recipient of the RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit), for all round excellence.

The captivating citrussy and sweet notes of the Pelargonium ‘Pink Capricorn’ makes for an adventurous choice along with the ‘Lara Starshine’, ‘Candy Dancer’, and ‘Radula’. The exquisite scent makes this type a versatile ingredient in the kitchen, from flavouring teas and desserts to salads.

The natural habitat of the Pelargonium ‘Tomentosum’ includes mountainous areas and forest edges in Southwestern Cape Province. Low-growing, this variety boasts velvety, peppermint-scented, heart-shaped foliage; their fine short hairs making them pleasingly soft to touch. Dainty clusters of small white flowers accompany the fragrant leaves, with their two upper petals decorated with purple feathering.

Bearing small, mauve pink flowers held against the delicate fern like foliage, Fruticosum is a beautiful species pelargonium. It has a loose, trailing habit, and flowers comprise of proud upper petals and elongated lower petals, giving the plant an appearance of tiny butterflies dotted over the foliage.

A low growing variety of pelargonium, P. australe Tasmanian Form bears very dark green leaves which have a red reverse. Sprays of tiny white flowers are held on long red stems, which attract pollinators. This species pelargonium is common in Australia, as well as New Zealand, so it’s not very tolerant of our damp winters.