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.

• Flowers: May to November
• Tender
• Evergreen

• Fertile, well-drained soil
• South, East and West aspect
• Full sun / partial shade
• Sheltered

• 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.