Pelargonium Tomentosum
£17.00
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notes
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. Supplied in plastic nursery pot.
Dimensions
- Pot size: 14cm (6in)
- Height and Spread: 60cm (1ft 12in) x 90cm (2ft 11in)
Features
notes
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. Supplied in plastic nursery pot.
Insights
A joyful addition to your greenhouse or interior, these evergreen perennials can flower virtually all year round 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
Positioning
- Fertile, well-drained soil
- South, West and East aspect
- Full / partial sun
- Sheltered
Care
- Deadhead during flowering season to prolong blooms
- Protect from winter conditions
- Once established, Geraniums 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.
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