Pelargonium Sidoides Magenta Form in Terracotta Pot
£19.00
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notes
Introduced from South Africa in 1772 by Kew Garden’s first plant collector Francis Masson and his colleague Carl Peter Thunberg, the species Pelargonium sidoides Magenta Form bears soft powdery grey/ green foliage and small flowers held on arching stems. The flowers are a dramatic rich magenta colour, appearing almost black in some lights. Grown traditionally for its medicinal benefits and still used today in cold/flu remedies, this plant is a recipient of the RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit), for all round excellence. Each plant arrives planted in a terracotta 14cm (6in) pot.
Dimensions
- Pot size: 14cm (6in)
- Eventual Height and Spread: 25cm (10in) x 30cm (11in)
Features
notes
Introduced from South Africa in 1772 by Kew Garden’s first plant collector Francis Masson and his colleague Carl Peter Thunberg, the species Pelargonium sidoides Magenta Form bears soft powdery grey/ green foliage and small flowers held on arching stems. The flowers are a dramatic rich magenta colour, appearing almost black in some lights. Grown traditionally for its medicinal benefits and still used today in cold/flu remedies, this plant is a recipient of the RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit), for all round excellence. 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: May to November
- Tender
Planting
- 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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