Pelargonium 'Blandfordianum Album' in Terracotta Pot
£20.00
- out of stock
notes
Thought to be a hybrid of P. radula x P. quinquevulnereum and possibly named after and introduced by the Marquis of Blandford about 1805, this upright pelargonium bears white flowers feathered with pink, and scented grey leaves. Each plant arrives planted in a terracotta 15cm pot.
Dimensions
- Pot size: 15cm
- Eventual Height & Spread: 50cm (1ft 7in) x 50cm (1ft 7in)
Features
notes
Thought to be a hybrid of P. radula x P. quinquevulnereum and possibly named after and introduced by the Marquis of Blandford about 1805, this upright pelargonium bears white flowers feathered with pink, and scented grey leaves. Each plant arrives planted in a terracotta 15cm pot.
Insights
A joyful addition to your greenhouse or interior, Pelargoniums are evergreen perennials that can flower all through the season under the right conditions, bearing foliage that releases a beautiful scent upon touching them. Moreover, the leaves can be shredded and adopted as a fragrant accompaniment to a host of delights, from desserts and salads to cocktails and iced teas, whilst the flowers can be candied and used to decorate cakes.
Details
- Flowers: May to November
- Tender
- Evergreen
Planting
- Fertile, well-drained soil
- South and West aspect
- Full sun
- Sheltered
Care
- Deadhead during flowering season to prolong blooms
- Protect from winter conditions
- Once established, pelargoniums require regular watering, although it is recommended to allow soil to dry between waterings, as they do not like to be left in wet soil
- In winter, it is recommended to keep in frost-free conditions, either on a sun filled windowsill or heated conservatory.
Glossary