Pelargonium Deerwood Lavender Lad in Terracotta Pot
Boasting ovate, slightly recurved olive-green foliage with an arching / trailing growth habit, the Pelargonium ‘Deerwood Lavender Lad’, as its name suggests, emits a faint lavender fragrance when its leaves are gently touched. Featuring sprays of deep, mauve-coloured flowers, each plant arrives planted in a terracotta 14cm (6in) pot.
- Pot size: 14cm (6in)
- Height and Spread: 15cm (6in) x 45cm (1ft 6in)
Boasting ovate, slightly recurved olive-green foliage with an arching / trailing growth habit, the Pelargonium ‘Deerwood Lavender Lad’, as its name suggests, emits a faint lavender fragrance when its leaves are gently touched. Featuring sprays of deep, mauve-coloured flowers, each plant arrives planted in a terracotta 14cm (6in) pot.
Pelargonium blooms feature rounded clusters of radiant colours with splashes of complementary vibrant shades, nestled amongst bushy foliage. 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.
- Flowers: May to November
- Tender
- Fertile, well-drained soil
- South, West and East aspect
- Full / partial sun
- Sheltered
- 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.