Pelargonium Fillicifolium in Terracotta Pot
£19.00
notes
Bearing delicate, balsam scented, fern like foliage, Fillicifolium has been illustrated and described since the early 1800s. Sometimes slow to flower, this pelargonium bears unusual, small, pale pink flowers, feathered with red, which have divided petals – appearing as if there are four petals at the top. Each plant arrives planted in a terracotta 14cm (6in) pot.
Dimensions
- Pot size: 14cm (6in)
- Height and Spread: 50cm (1ft 7in) x 50cm (1ft 7in)
Features
notes
Bearing delicate, balsam scented, fern like foliage, Fillicifolium has been illustrated and described since the early 1800s. Sometimes slow to flower, this pelargonium bears unusual, small, pale pink flowers, feathered with red, which have divided petals – appearing as if there are four petals at the top. Each plant arrives planted in a terracotta 14cm (6in) 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: April- October
- Tender
Positioning
- Fertile, well-drained soil
- South, West and East aspect
- Full / partial sun
- Sheltered
Care
- Scented
- 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.
- Mildly toxic to pets and horses
Scent
Citrus wood
Glossary