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Pelargonium 'Margaret Soley' (Regal Pelargonium)

Regal Pelargonium 'Margaret Soley'


Noted for its floral magnificence, award-winning Pelargonium 'Margaret Soley' (Regal Pelargonium) is a compact, evergreen tender perennial with attractive, broad, lobed leaves. From late spring to frost, large clusters, 2 in. across (6 cm), of lavender flowers heavily blotched and feathered deep red, are nicely set off by the foliage. This Regal Pelargonium is perfect for borders and containers.

  • Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society
  • Grows up to 12 in. tall and wide (30 cm).
  • Performs best in part shade, in fertile, well-drained soils. Water regularly during the growing season. Regal pelargoniums are less tolerant of poor weather than the other varieties. Protect from hot summer sun and rain. Drought tolerant, once established.
  • Perfect addition to beds and borders or containers.
  • Watch for gray molds, leafhoppers, vine weevils, caterpillars, thrips, fungus gnats, glasshouse whitefly, and aphids.
  • Deadhead regularly. Take softwood cuttings in summer and overwinter plants in frost-free conditions or take softwood cuttings in spring.
  • Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.

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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 Pelargonium - Geranium
Exposure Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Late)
Summer (Early,Mid,Late)
Fall
Height 1' (30cm)
Spread 1' (30cm)
Spacing 12" (30cm)
Water Needs Low, Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen
Tolerance Drought
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage

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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.


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 Pelargonium - Geranium
Exposure Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Late)
Summer (Early,Mid,Late)
Fall
Height 1' (30cm)
Spread 1' (30cm)
Spacing 12" (30cm)
Water Needs Low, Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen
Tolerance Drought
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage

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