Description
(Pelargonium x hortorum ‘Madame Salleron’)
SPECIAL QUALITIES
Very attractive, lightly variegated foliage. An easy care plant that requires little water. An R.H.S. Award of Garden Merit plant.
FLOWERS
Clusters of soft pink from late spring to mid autumn – can be shy to flower.
POSITION & USES
Choose a position in full sun or light shade where the soil drains freely. Madame Salleron, like all Pelargoniums, is drought tolerant and is normally used as an edging plant or in a container combined with low growing annuals or perennials.
CULTIVATION
Easily grown in well drained soils. Trim to tidy the clump if necessary.
FERTILISING
Regular applications of Seasol and Power Feed will keep it looking its best.
WATER RATING
- Red can = Little water in hot, dry weather.
- Green can = Deep watering every few weeks in hot, dry weather.
- Blue can = Deep watering weekly in hot, dry weather.
Codes are a guide only and watering requirements will be affected by soil type, competition, mulching, wind and many other factors. Try to group plants with the same code in the one bed.
CAUTION: May be harmful if eaten.
Herb Attributes
Plants Needed per Square Metre | 5-7 |
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Habit | An evergreen clump fanning perennial plant. |
Position | Full Sun, Moderate Frost. |
Height | 35CM |
Width | 40CM |