ivy-leaf geranium 'Ville de Dresden Improved'
ivy-leaf geranium
- 1 litre pot
- £7.99
- available to order from late spring
- 2 + 1 FREE 1 litre pots
- £15.98 £5.33 each
- available to order from late spring
Delivery options
- Standard £5.99
- Position: full sun or light shade
- Soil: moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or general-purpose potting compost for containers
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: May to October
- Hardiness: frost tender (will need winter protection)
Pelargonium peltatum ‘Ville de Dresden Improved’ is a vigorous trailing ivy-leaf pelargonium that produces large single blooms in pure white, each petal softly blushed with pink at the base for subtle detail with burgundy veining. The flowers sit against matt green, ivy-shaped foliage and quickly create a waterfall effect as stems spill over the sides of hanging baskets and window boxes. More compact and refined than older cultivated varieties, it forms a dense, cascading display that looks right at home in contemporary container gardens as well as classic patio schemes.
Plant in full sun or light shade using fertile, free-draining compost and water moderately, allowing the surface to dry between soakings. The flowers are largely self-cleaning but responds well to a light pinch in spring and occasional deadheading, and once established it shows impressive drought and heat tolerance for reliable, long-lasting colour from late spring into autumn.
Plant in full sun or light shade using fertile, free-draining compost and water moderately, allowing the surface to dry between soakings. The flowers are largely self-cleaning but responds well to a light pinch in spring and occasional deadheading, and once established it shows impressive drought and heat tolerance for reliable, long-lasting colour from late spring into autumn.
Our bedding range and bedding collections (where available) are offered as seedlings, cuttings, and potted plants.
Pot up seedlings and cuttings and grow them on under glass until the risk of frost has passed. Once conditions are warmer, they can be planted directly into well-prepared beds, or used to fill patio pots, window boxes, and hanging baskets for long-lasting seasonal colour. Larger potted bedding plants don’t usually need potting on but will benefit from initial frost protection in spring.
To keep bedding plants looking their best, and where applicable, pinch out the tips to promote bushier growth and water regularly, especially in containers where compost dries out quickly. Feed with a high-potash fertiliser every couple of weeks to encourage continuous flowering. Deadhead faded blooms, as required, to extend the display and keep plants tidy, ensuring vibrant summer flowers from planting time right through to the first frosts.
Pot up seedlings and cuttings and grow them on under glass until the risk of frost has passed. Once conditions are warmer, they can be planted directly into well-prepared beds, or used to fill patio pots, window boxes, and hanging baskets for long-lasting seasonal colour. Larger potted bedding plants don’t usually need potting on but will benefit from initial frost protection in spring.
To keep bedding plants looking their best, and where applicable, pinch out the tips to promote bushier growth and water regularly, especially in containers where compost dries out quickly. Feed with a high-potash fertiliser every couple of weeks to encourage continuous flowering. Deadhead faded blooms, as required, to extend the display and keep plants tidy, ensuring vibrant summer flowers from planting time right through to the first frosts.