Understanding Pelargonium groups
This brief guide explains the different groups of pelargoniums that are available and their distinct character traits.
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Pelargonium sidoides
Pelargonium sidoides is a species pelargonium with small, crimson-black flowers and a silver leaf. It is delicate and exquisite, an essential favourite of mine. More
| 1 young plant 190092-1 | £9.95 |
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| 3 young plants 190092-3 | £28.95 |
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Or buy this as part of our Venetian Pelargonium Collection.
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Pelargonium sidoides is a species pelargonium with small, crimson-black flowers and a silver leaf. It is delicate and exquisite, an essential favourite of mine.
Our pelargoniums come with full planting instructions, great for beginners and are ready to pot on and plant out as soon as the frosts are over in your area, or have them indoors to cheer up a sunny windowsill.
| Genus | Pelargonium |
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Species Native to South Africa, they grow from the seashore to more mountainous regions, making each one as different and diverse and the areas they grow in. In your garden, given their individual requirements, they will thrive making them interesting and unusual to grow. Click here for more information about pelargonium groups. |
| Variety | sidoides |
| Type | Tender Perennial |
| Border Position | Front |
| Soil Type | Fertile, Neutral |
| Scent | Scented |
| Site | Full Sun, Shelter |
| Moisture | Well-drained |
| Height | 25cm (10in) |
| Spacing | 25cm (10in) |
| Care Tips | Kept frost free, one plant can come back year after year, looking bigger and better each time. |
| Flowering | June - November |
| Vase Life | These will look good for up to 3 weeks. |
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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- Sow Under Cover/Plant Indoors
- Direct Sow/Plant Outdoors
- Flowers/Harvest
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Delivery
Plant Delivery - When in stock, please allow up to 2 weeks for delivery.
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Pelargonium sidoides reviews
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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Pamela |
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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Elizabeth Sadly the wrong plants arrived at first, but the customer services quickly remedied this and I have enjoyed these lovely delicate plants .. which have been much admired by plant loving visitors too. |
