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Pelargonium

Pelargonium x hortorum · Perennial

Hardiness
H2 Tender (to 5 to 1°C)
Position
Full sun, Partial shade
Height × Spread
30–90 cm × —
Soil
free-draining, fertile, neutral to alkaline soil; peat-free multipurpose compost for containers
Flowering
June–August
Toxicity
No toxicity recorded

The Gardening Year

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🪴 Plant out
🌸 In flower
✂️ Prune

Watch out for

Pelargonium rust: Improve ventilation, remove affected leaves, and isolate new plants for two weeks.

Vine weevil: Check pots regularly and apply a systemic insecticide or biological control to soil.

Powdery mildew: Ensure good air circulation and treat with a suitable fungicide if severe.

Red spider mite: Increase humidity, spray leaves with water, and use miticides if necessary.

Aphids: Squash by hand or spray with insecticidal soap or horticultural oil.

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