Pelargonium 'Ardens'
geranium 'Ardens'
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
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1 yearUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Red | Green Grey Silver | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Red | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1CBotanical details
- Family
- Geraniaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Genus
Pelargonium can be perennials, sub-shrubs or shrubs, sometimes succulent and mostly evergreen, with palmately lobed or pinnately divided leaves and clusters of slightly irregular, 5-petalled flowers
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Keep frost-free in a pot of free-draining compost. Reduce watering in later summer as plants become dormant. See pelargonium cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by softwood cuttings in spring, but finding appropriate plant material can be tricky
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- City and courtyard gardens
Pruning
Deadhead and remove any yellowing leaves
Pests
Generally trouble-free, but may be susceptible to aphids
Diseases
Generally disease-free, but may be susceptible to grey moulds, pelargonium rusts and pelargonium viruses
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