Pelargonium Lara Starshine in Terracotta Pot
Pelargonium Lara Starshine in Terracotta Pot
Pelargonium Lara Starshine in Terracotta Pot
Fibrex

Pelargonium Lara Starshine in Terracotta Pot

£10.00
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Renowned for being one of the most favoured and longest flowering lemon-scented leaf pelargoniums, the ‘Lara Starshine’ carries large peach-coloured blooms, overlaid by a deep rose pink with a heavily feathered purple in the petal’s centreThe bushy foliage of this variety is deeply cut in a light green shade. Each plant arrives planted in a terracotta 14cm (6in) pot. 

Insights

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.

Details
  • Flowers: May to November
  • Tender
Positioning
  • 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.