Pelargonium fruticosum in Terracotta Pot
£19.00
notes
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. Each plant arrives planted in a terracotta 14cm (6in) pot.
Dimensions
- Pot size: 14cm (6in)
- Height and Spread: 30cm (11in) x 40cm (1ft 4in)
Features
notes
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. 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
- Species
- 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
Glossary