Pelargonium 'Aldwyck'

Easy for Beginners
Will grow in Partial Shade
Perfect for Pots
RHS Award of Garden Merit
Tender Perennial

A reliable, trouble-free good variety with magenta-purple flowers, feathered black. More

1 young plant 510969-1	£10.50	Delivery early April [?] When in stock, please allow up to 4-6 weeks for despatch. For bare root roses, fruit & veg bare roots & crowns, potatoes & garlic, please allow up to 2 weeks for despatch.
3 young plants 510969-3	£28.95	Delivery early April [?] When in stock, please allow up to 4-6 weeks for despatch. For bare root roses, fruit & veg bare roots & crowns, potatoes & garlic, please allow up to 2 weeks for despatch.

More Details

A reliable, trouble-free variety with magenta-purple flowers, feathered black.

Genus	Pelargonium
Group/Species	Regal Excellent for amateur gardeners as they require only frost free conditions in winter. Some of the earliest to flower in the spring and will flower all summer either as a pot plant inside or in a summer garden display. Click here for more information about pelargonium groups.
Variety	Aldwyck
Type	Tender Perennial
Border Position	Container Garden
Soil Type	Broad Tolerance
Scent	Unscented
Site	Full Sun
Moisture	Well-drained
Height	30cm (12in)
Spacing	45cm (18in)
Sowing, Seeds, Planting	Protect plants from frost in a sheltered environment whilst you pot them on ready to go outside, usually around May time. A greenhouse is perfect but a windowsill or conservatory will do fine (16-18°C is ideal), with plenty of sunlight. Gradually acclimatise plants to outdoor conditions for 7-10 days before moving to their final position. If growing in containers incorporate a slow-release fertiliser into the potting mix.
Care Tips	Water plants well in summer and deadhead to encourage a second flush of flowers. Apply a home-made feed of comfrey juice, or organic liquid plant food (both rich in potash), every fortnight. Lift the plants with care and pot them up inside before the frost, cutting the top growth back by one third as you do so. They don’t go into complete dormancy, so water lightly through the winter. In spring begin feeding and increase watering. Plant out only once any danger of frost has passed. Please be aware that contact with the foliage may occasionally aggravate skin allergies.
Flowering	May - October
Vase Life	These will look good for up to 3 weeks.

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Sow Under Cover/Plant Indoors
Direct Sow/Plant Outdoors
Flowers/Harvest

Advice

How to take pelargonium cuttings

Sarah Raven shows you how to take pelargonium cuttings, and multiply 1 plant into 20.

Mini pelargonium, blackberry and apple pies recipe

Pelargonium leaves make an excellent addition to a classic apple and blackberry pie. Make one big pie, or miniature versions in ramekins.

Understanding Pelargonium groups

This brief guide explains the different groups of pelargoniums that are available and their distinct character traits.

How to plant and grow pelargoniums

Learn how to grow and care for your pelargoniums.

Pelargonium-scented strawberry jam recipe

This strawberry jam is scented with pelargonium leaves, which adds a delicious, unique flavour.

Choosing pelargoniums

Find out about which varieties of pelargoniums to choose, and why.

Planting a pelargonium pot display

Create the perfect summer and autumn pot display with rich coloured pelargoniums and verbena by following this easy tutorial.

Delivery

Plant Delivery - When in stock, please allow up to 4-6 weeks for despatch. For bare root roses, fruit & veg bare roots & crowns, potatoes & garlic, please allow up to 2 weeks for despatch.

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