Pelargonium 'Mrs Pollock' (Zonal Geranium)
Zonal Geranium 'Mrs Pollock', Fish Geranium 'Mrs Pollock', Horseshoe Geranium 'Mrs Pollock', Fancy Leaf Geranium 'Mrs Pollock'
Noted for its terrific tri-color foliage, Pelargonium 'Mrs Pollock' (Zonal Geranium) is a bushy, evergreen, tender perennial with large leaves adorned with green centers, gold edges, and brilliant dark red splashes. From early summer to frost, double scarlet-red flowers are nicely set off by the sumptuous foliage. Combined with their brightly‐hued leaves, the effect is truly breathtaking. A famous heirloom variety dating back to 1858, that is perfect for borders and containers.
- Grows with an upright spreading habit up to 12 in. tall (30 cm) and 18 in. wide (45 cm).
- Performs best in full sun or part shade, in fertile, well-drained soils. Water regularly during the growing season. Drought tolerant, once established.
- Perfect addition to beds and borders or containers.
- Generally disease fee. Watch for glasshouse whitefly, caterpillars, glasshouse leafhopper, aphids, vine weevil, and root mealybugs.
- Deadhead regularly. Propagate by softwood cuttings in spring, late summer, and autumn.
- Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 9
– 10 |
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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 | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall |
Height | 1' (30cm) |
Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 12" – 18" (30cm – 45cm) |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Drought |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage |
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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 | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall |
Height | 1' (30cm) |
Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 12" – 18" (30cm – 45cm) |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Drought |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage |