Pelargonium echinatum 'Mrs Stapleton' in Terracotta Pot
£20.00
notes
This striking species hybrid first flowered in 1823 and is notable for its appealing, heart shaped, red feathering on its pink petals. Pelargonium echinatum ‘Mrs Stapleton’ has semi-succulent, spiny stems and hairy underside to its foliage. Influenced by its South African origins, where many species grow and flower during the cooler, wetter season, it can flower from autumn through to spring under the right conditions- especially in a greenhouse or conservatory in the UK. Each plant arrives planted in a terracotta 15cm pot.
Dimensions
- Pot size: 15cm
- Height & Spread: 50cm (1ft 7in) x 50cm (1ft 7in)
Features
notes
This striking species hybrid first flowered in 1823 and is notable for its appealing, heart shaped, red feathering on its pink petals. Pelargonium echinatum ‘Mrs Stapleton’ has semi-succulent, spiny stems and hairy underside to its foliage. Influenced by its South African origins, where many species grow and flower during the cooler, wetter season, it can flower from autumn through to spring under the right conditions- especially in a greenhouse or conservatory in the UK. 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 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
Pretty in Pink
