Pelargonium triste

RHS Plant Profile
night-scented geranium
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Other common names

night-scented pelargonium

Synonyms

Pelargonium flavum

Herbaceous Perennial

A tuberous perennial with finely divided, trailing green leaves covered with fine silvery hairs. Clusters of small, night-scented flowers, with pale yellow or pale pink petals with dark red markings, are held on tall stems in late spring and early summer

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Chalk, Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
2–5 years
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
0.1-0.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Loam Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H1C

Colour & Scent

Fragrance Flower
Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Geraniaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Trailing
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
Correct
Plant Range
South Africa (Cape)

How to Grow

Cultivation

Thrives in sandy, well-drained soils in a sunny or lightly shaded spot. Grow under glass, or in containers and overwinter indoors. Plants may be summer dormant in warmer regions; keep almost dry when not in growth to prevent rotting

Propagation

Propagate by seed, by softwood cuttings, or by division of tubers when plants are dormant

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Patio and container plants

Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to root mealybugs, thrips, fungus gnats and glasshouse whitefly

Diseases

Generally disease-free, though prone to rot in poor drainage