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pelargonium 'Ardens'

Pelargonium 'Ardens'

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Pelargonium
Family: Geraniaceae

About this plant

A tuberous perennial. It flowers in spring and early summer on tall stems, after which it becomes semi-dormant, shedding its silvery-green, pinnately-lobed leaves. It originated in the Nineteenth Century as a primary hybrid between P. lobatum × P. fulgidum

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H1C

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

Loam

Neutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Keep frost-free in a pot of free-draining compost. Reduce watering in later summer as plants become dormant. See pelargonium cultivation

Pruning

Deadhead and remove any yellowing leaves

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings in spring, but finding appropriate plant material can be tricky

Pests

Generally trouble-free, but may be susceptible to aphids

Diseases

Generally trouble-free, but may be susceptible to pelargonium rust and a virus

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio ContainerCottage Informal

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

One To Two Years