Pelargonium 'Pink Capricorn'
scented-leaved pelargonium
- 9cm pot
- £7.99
- available to order from spring
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- Standard £5.99
- Position: full sun or partial shade
- Soil: moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or general-purpose potting compost for containers
- Rate of growth: fast
- Flowering period: May to November
- Hardiness: tender (will need winter protection)
Slightly spreading stems bear three-lobed leaves, which are covered with soft hairs that feel silky to the touch. When they are gently bruised, Pelargonium 'Pink Capricorn' emits a smell that is reminiscent of lemons and roses.
Throughout the summer and autumn, this foliage is topped with small sprays of mauve-pink flowers, each with a white eye, which further add to the appeal.
Throughout the summer and autumn, this foliage is topped with small sprays of mauve-pink flowers, each with a white eye, which further add to the appeal.
Pot up in free-draining compost and grow them on in a bright, frost-free spot. Move plants outside only after all risk of frost has passed, placing them in a sunny, sheltered position. Water regularly, allowing the surface to dry slightly between waterings, as they dislike being constantly wet. Remove faded flowers and yellowing leaves to keep plants tidy and to encourage more blooms.
Feed every couple of weeks through the growing season with a dilute high-potash fertiliser such as Tomorite to support flowering. Pinch back leggy growth to maintain a bushy shape, and bring plants back indoors before autumn frosts if you wish to overwinter them.
Feed every couple of weeks through the growing season with a dilute high-potash fertiliser such as Tomorite to support flowering. Pinch back leggy growth to maintain a bushy shape, and bring plants back indoors before autumn frosts if you wish to overwinter them.
