Pelargonium 'Mystery' in Terracotta Pot
£20.00
notes
A popular bushy unique pelargonium, ‘Mystery’ bears clusters of deep red velvety flowers, blotched with black, above rounded, scented leaves. It is a recipient of the RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit), for all round excellence in the garden. Each plant arrives planted in a terracotta 15cm pot.
Dimensions
- Pot size: 15cm
- Height & Spread: 50cm (1ft 7in) x 50cm (1ft 7in)
Features
notes
A popular bushy unique pelargonium, ‘Mystery’ bears clusters of deep red velvety flowers, blotched with black, above rounded, scented leaves. It is a recipient of the RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit), for all round excellence in the garden. Each plant arrives planted in a terracotta 15cm pot.
Insights
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.
Details
- Flowers: May to November
- Tender
- Evergreen
Positioning
- Fertile, well-drained soil
- South and East aspect
- Full sun
- Sheltered
Care
- 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.
Glossary
Potty for Pelargoniums
