Pelargonium Old Spice in Terracotta Pot
£10.00
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notes
Featuring a neat and compact habit, the Pelargonium ‘Old Spice’ bears small, scented foliage with an incised structure and a velvety texture. Carrying clusters of small, white blooms with an extremely subtle touch of rose on select petals, the leaves have a spicy, aromatic scent (hence its name!). Each plant arrives planted in a terracotta 14cm (6in) pot.
Dimensions
- Pot size: 14cm (6in)
- Height and Spread: 30cm (12in) x 30cm (12in)
Features
notes
Featuring a neat and compact habit, the Pelargonium ‘Old Spice’ bears small, scented foliage with an incised structure and a velvety texture. Carrying clusters of small, white blooms with an extremely subtle touch of rose on select petals, the leaves have a spicy, aromatic scent (hence its name!). 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.
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