Pelargonium 'Lord Bute'

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Regal pelargoniumConservatory, PerennialFamily: Geraniaceae

Flower colour:

Purple

Foliage colour:

Green

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Position

Sun Exposure:

Full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Front, middle

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 ‘Lord Bute’ is an old Regal pelargonium variety, bearing purple-black flowers with pale purple edges, in contrast with fresh green foliage. It’s perfect for growing in a sunny border or in a large pot on a sunny patio.

For best results, feed ‘Lord Bute’ with a high potash fertiliser during summer and deadhead spent blooms regularly. Bring plants indoors for winter.

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Pelargonium ‘Lord bute’ and wildlife

Pelargonium ‘Lord bute’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Pelargonium ‘Lord bute’ poisonous?

Pelargonium ‘Lord bute’ can be toxic.

Toxic to:

Is known to attract Cats

Cats

Is known to attract Dogs

Dogs

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People

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