Introducing...
Pelargoniums with trailing stems
The most unusual of the pelargoniums, these plants are ideal for hanging baskets or to edge a large container or windowbox, pouring out a succession of flowers.
Looks
These pelargoniums have fleshy, often glossy or variegated, ivy-like leaves (so are referred to as ‘ivy-leaved’) along trailing stems that end in clusters of single or double flowers. Some have short-jointed stems.
Likes
Ivy-leaved pelargoniums need well-drained soil in full sun. In containers, add grit, perlite or vermiculite to the compost. Additions of fertiliser improve flowering.
Dislikes
Ivy-leaved pelargoniums will not thrive in wet soil or compost and will not flower in shade. Although they are drought tolerant, the plants become stunted if regularly kept too dry.
Did you know?
Shortening stems periodically can promote branching and limit the extent of the plant.
Growing guide
How to grow pelargoniums
All the information you’ll need to grow & care for pelargoniums in your garden.
Pelargoniums with trailing stems we recommend
Pelargonium 'Rodomont' (I)
geranium 'Rodomont'
- 0.1–0.5 metres
- 0.1–0.5 metres
Pelargonium 'Madame Crousse' (I/d)
geranium 'Madame Crousse'
- 0.1–0.5 metres
- 0.1–0.5 metres
Pelargonium 'La France' (I/d)
geranium 'La France'
- 0.1–0.5 metres
- 0.1–0.5 metres
Pelargonium 'Rodomont' (I)
geranium 'Rodomont'
- 0.1–0.5 metres
- 0.1–0.5 metres
Pelargonium 'Madame Crousse' (I/d)
geranium 'Madame Crousse'
- 0.1–0.5 metres
- 0.1–0.5 metres
Pelargonium 'La France' (I/d)
geranium 'La France'
- 0.1–0.5 metres
- 0.1–0.5 metres
Useful advice
Containers: summer selection
Growing plants in containers
Pelargonium rust
Pelargonium viruses
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