Create Your Garden

Pelargonium ‘Imperial Butterfly’ (Scented leaf Angel Pelargonium)

Scented leaf Angel Pelargonium 'Imperial Butterfly'

AGM Award
Scented leaf Angel Pelargonium 'Imperial Butterfly', Pelargonium 'Imperial Butterfly', evergreen perennial, evergreen shrub, White flowers, White Geranium, White Pelargonium

Very floriferous, award-winning Pelargonium ‘Imperial Butterfly’ (Scented leaf Angel Pelargonium) is a compact, evergreen perennial with small, rounded, lemon-scented leaves. From late spring to frost, large viola-shaped white flowers adorned with pinkish-purple blotches and maroon feathering are produced in great quantities. Perfect for borders and containers.

  • Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society
  • Grows up to 18 in. tall and wide (45 cm).
  • Performs best in full sun in fertile, well-drained soils. Water regularly during growing season. Drought tolerant, once established.
  • Virtually disease and pest free.
  • Deadhead regularly. Propagate by softwood cuttings in spring or summer.
  • Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.

Pelargonium (Geranium): Plant Care and Growing Guide


Here are some tips on how to plant and grow pelargonium (geranium) successfully

Requirements

Hardiness 9 - 10
Climate Zones 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Plant Type Perennials
Plant Family Geraniaceae
Genus Pelargonium
Common names Scented Geranium, Geranium
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Late)
Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Fall
Height 1' - 2'
(30cm - 60cm)
Spread 1' - 2'
(30cm - 60cm)
Spacing 12" - 18"
(30cm - 50cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Low, Average
Soil Type Loam
Soil pH Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen
Tolerance Drought
Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers
Garden Styles Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard
How Many Plants
Do I Need?
Explore Great Plant Combination Ideas
Pelargonium (Geranium)
Not sure which Pelargonium (Geranium) to pick?
Compare Now

Alternative Plants to Consider

Pelargonium tomentosum (Peppermint Geranium)
Pelargonium odoratissimum (Apple Geranium)
Pelargonium ‘Grace Thomas’ (Scented Geranium)
Pelargonium ‘Attar of Roses’ (Scented Geranium)
Pelargonium ‘Mrs Quilter’ (Zonal Geranium)
Pelargonium peltatum ‘Cascade White’ (Ivy Geranium)

Find In One of Our Guides or Gardens

A Long-Lasting Border Idea with Pelargonium, Heliothrope and Senecio
Annual Flowers and Plants
Best Annual Flowers and Plants to Spruce up Your Garden
Companion Planting With Annuals
Best Annual Flowers and Plants for Full Sun
Pelargonium (Geranium)
Pelargonium (Geranium): Plant Care and Growing Guide
While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Buy Plants

Requirements

Hardiness 9 - 10
Climate Zones 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Plant Type Perennials
Plant Family Geraniaceae
Genus Pelargonium
Common names Scented Geranium, Geranium
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Late)
Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Fall
Height 1' - 2'
(30cm - 60cm)
Spread 1' - 2'
(30cm - 60cm)
Spacing 12" - 18"
(30cm - 50cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Low, Average
Soil Type Loam
Soil pH Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen
Tolerance Drought
Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers
Garden Styles Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard
How Many Plants
Do I Need?
Explore Great Plant Combination Ideas
Pelargonium (Geranium)
Not sure which Pelargonium (Geranium) to pick?
Compare Now

Gardening Ideas

Plant Calculator

How many Pelargonium ‘Imperial Butterfly’ (Scented leaf Angel Pelargonium) do I need for my garden?

Input your garden space dimensions

Your Shopping List

Plant Quantity
Pelargonium ‘Imperial Butterfly’ (Scented leaf Angel Pelargonium) N/A Buy Plants

Please Login to Proceed

You Have Reached The Free Limit, Please Subscribe to Proceed

Subscribe to Gardenia

To create additional collections, you must be a paid member of Gardenia
  • Add as many plants as you wish
  • Create and save up to 25 garden collections
Become a Member

Plant Added Successfully

You have Reached Your Limit

To add more plants, you must be a paid member of our site Become a Member

Update Your Credit
Card Information

Cancel

Create a New Collection

Sign Up to Our Newsletter

    You have been subscribed successfully

    Join Gardenia.net

    Create a membership account to save your garden designs and to view them on any device.

    Becoming a contributing member of Gardenia is easy and can be done in just a few minutes. If you provide us with your name, email address and the payment of a modest $25 annual membership fee, you will become a full member, enabling you to design and save up to 25 of your garden design ideas.

    Join now and start creating your dream garden!

    Join Gardenia.net

    Create a membership account to save your garden designs and to view them on any device.

    Becoming a contributing member of Gardenia is easy and can be done in just a few minutes. If you provide us with your name, email address and the payment of a modest $25 annual membership fee, you will become a full member, enabling you to design and save up to 25 of your garden design ideas.

    Join now and start creating your dream garden!

    Find your Hardiness Zone

    Find your Heat Zone

    Find your Climate Zone