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Pelargonium 'Dark Secret'

Pelargonium 'Dark Secret'

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Regal pelargoniumConservatory, PerennialFamily: Geraniaceae

Height: 25cmSpread: 25cm
Half hardy

Flower colour:

Purple

Foliage colour:

Green

Position

Sun Exposure:

Full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Soil

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Confusingly known as geraniums, pelargoniums are in the same plant family as hardy geraniums, but fall into a different genus and bear no resemblance to them at all. They are normally grown as annual bedding plants although they can be overwintered indoors, and are prized for their bright summer flowers and attractive, often fragrant, foliage.

Pelargoniums come in a variety of forms, and most belong to one of the following six horticultural groups: Angel, Ivy-leaved, Regal, Scented-leaved, Unique and Zonal. All thrive in full sun and do best when grown in a sheltered, sunny spot.

Pelargonium 'Dark Secret' is a Regal pelargonium with incredibly dark burgundy flowers and bright orange anthers. The flowers contrast beautifully with the bright green foliage. Grow it in a pot on a sunny patio, and bring indoors over winter.

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Pelargonium ‘Dark secret’ and wildlife

Pelargonium ‘Dark secret’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Pelargonium ‘Dark secret’ poisonous?

Pelargonium ‘Dark secret’ can be toxic.

Toxic to:

Is known to attract Cats

Cats

Is known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is known to attract Horses

Horses

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People