View our range of geranium and pelargonium plants for sale. £5.00 £ 5. To seal the wound we now use neat liquid bleach applied on the tip of an old watercolour brush. To comply with the new e-Privacy directive, we need to ask for your consent to set the cookies. We mix slow release fertiliser in with all our potting compost. Geranium. We do not use hormonal rooting powder on our cuttings as we have found it to make no significant difference apart from providing a fungicide. Follow by Email. and the coloration of the petals of P. staphysagroides is the purple and lilac commonly found in the regal, unique and scented Pelargoniums but never found among the Ciconium (zonal) section of Pelargonium. A dainty and neat group of Pelargoniums that severely dislike overhead watering. The boxes have special 'tabs' to hold the tray in place during transit. Pelargoniums mainly originate from South Africa and are frost tender in this country whereas Geraniums come from temperate regions of the Northern hemisphere and thrive in a damp British winter! If it does happen don’t automatically dispose of the plants as it may still survive. We repot our entire collection of Pelargoniums once a year, in August. In winter Pelargoniums need to be housed in a light frost-free environment. For potting on we recommend using peat multipurpose with the addition of about 25% coarse grit. When plants have been grown into large specimens and it is impractical to put them into a larger pot, their vigour can be maintained by removing them from their pot, rubbing off a portion of the old fibrous root and compost, and placing them back in the old pot with fresh compost. There are many forms of this type – Woottens currently only grow one, by request of our Pelargonium grower, Julie. Below is a ‘You Tube’ video of Luci showing you how to propagate Pelargoniums: For more information you can contact ​The Pelargonium and Geranium Society. Some may consider the fact that you don't have named plants to be a downside but I am looking forward to see what they look like when they flower - very happy. Pelargonium cuttings are normally taken in March/April and again in August/September. £14.49, From They grow best in zones 5 to 10 of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Plant Hardiness Zones. These are the flamboyant relatives of the other groups – with the largest flowers that are a far cry away from the delicate 5 petalled form of the true Pelargonium. Pelargonium Pelargonium. Woottens of Wenhaston The Iris Field Hall Road Wenhaston Suffolk IP19 9HF. In a hot summer these plants will go to seed which can be collected and sown and in the right conditions young plants will grow true to form. Single (de Cooker 2004) Growth 3½-4 ft. Tube and sepals rose pink, compact dark purple corolla. The gardener, like the convivial host who forces drinks down the throats of his already inebriated guests. Erodium – ‘Heronsbills’ – Erodois is Ancient Greek for Heron If you leave a section of stem above the node, it will die and become infected. The plants themselves will eventually grow to 60cm high and wide albeit slowly. 5.6cm, Quantity: Decorative Pelargoniums benefit from a hard cut back on a warm sunny day in September to prevent soft leggy growth causing them problems in the winter. P. tetragonum – and some are covered in tiny thorns They have long petals normally in shades of red, pink or white. P. Purple Unique can grow up to 3metres tall in a glasshouse or conservatory and has huge green leaves. They have smaller neater flowers that have 5 rounded lobes and are often bicolours. So even if you place an order at the same time they may arrive at different times to ensure you receive your product in its optimum condition.First come First ServedWe employ a first come first served policy on all our orders. Pelargonium Plants at Sarah Raven Beautiful, durable pelargoniums which look good right through the year – many even through winter. Variety or Cultivar 'Lord Bute' _ 'Lord Bute' is a tall perennial, usually grown as an annual, with dark purple flowers in summer edged in a lighter rose shade. Habit. Perhaps the best solution for the small greenhouse is to line it in winter with bubble wrap; this cuts down hugely on heat loss and makes an electric fan heater much more economical. Often used in shows due to the carpet of flowers each plant can produce. IP19 9HF, Tel: +44(0)1502 478258 In greenhouses, maintained at low temperatures, watering lightly every 3 weeks should be sufficient in December & January. Petsdelite ® Homegrown Packet Geranium Seeds, 20 Seeds, Regal Elegance Mix Pelargonium. Pelargonium. Rooting normally takes places within four weeks in the spring and sometimes longer in the autumn. These are the flamboyant relatives of the other groups – with the largest flowers that are a far cry away from the delicate 5 petalled form of the true Pelargonium. Trays of plants, such as our Small Plugs, Medium Plugs, Large Plugs and XLarge Plugs are carefully packed into specially made sturdy boxes. Skip to the beginning of the images gallery. Botrytis spores are always present in the atmosphere, but in a well-ventilated dry greenhouse, they will remain at modest levels. This improves air circulation, and allows more light to penetrate to the lower parts of the plant. We treat your personal data with care, view our privacy notice here. Overwatering, particularly in winter is probably the cause of more plant losses than pests and frost put together. Wenhaston Featured in large containers at Sissinghurst in England and of interest to many of their garden visitors. Remember that wild forms or species Pelargoniums do not require feeding as much as the blousy hybrids. We leave the vents and doors of our Pelargonium house open all summer, from the end of May to the end of September. 3.5cm - 4.2cm, Quantity: Each genus can be differentiated by the amount of stamen/anthers they have, Erodiums have 5 stamen. Pelargonium – ‘Storksbills’ – Pelargos is Ancient Greek for Stork, Plant families are dictated by the plant flowers and reproductive organs. They benefit from temperatures between 5-10 degrees in the winter to rest and sometimes go dormant. The Regal Pelargonium initially grew wild in southern Africa. They can then be planted outdoors in pots on in the garden once all risk of frosts have passed. The soap blocks the aphids breathing holes and kills them. You have to remember that we are dealing with plants and they all grow at different rates, hence we believe it best to send them out when they are ready and in the best possible condition. Our collection of Pelargoniums is intensely personal. On most models if the temperature falls below a programmed level an alarm is triggered, giving you the chance to jump from your bed and clad only in night shirt and wellies…. At Homestead Nurseries, we grow an excellent range of large, bushy plants in many colours. Whichever method is chosen, Pelargoniums should not be fed with a high nitrogen fertiliser, which will encourage excessive foliage & weak growth. For striking cuttings we use cocofibre. Ventilation of the greenhouse in winter. They will require plenty of light over the winter period so garages and dark rooms aren’t suitable. Geranium have 10 stamen. Trays of 70, Height (base to top of stem) 9cm pot available to order from spring 2021 1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star 5 5 6. Greenhouse Regal Pelargoniums should be protected from frosts but will grow in the garden or in pots. Woottens we have found many of the species plants more tolerant to cold spells and some have survived temperatures to -5 degrees if kept dry. Verified purchase: Yes. Read on to find out more about Pelargoniums, specific scented varieties and how to grow, care and propagate them.