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Pelargonium 'Romeo'

Pelargonium 'Romeo'

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Regal pelargoniumConservatory, Perennial, EvergreenFamily: Geraniaceae

Height: 30cmSpread: 30cm
Half hardy

Flower colour:

Red

Foliage colour:

Green

Position

Sun Exposure:

Full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Front

Soil

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 ‘Romeo’ is a compact Regal pelargonium with intense dark red flowers in contrast with fresh green leaves. It’s perfect for growing in a large pot on a sunny patio, as a house plant in the conservatory or window sill, or at the front of a sunny border.

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

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Pelargonium ‘Romeo’ and wildlife

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

Is Pelargonium ‘Romeo’ poisonous?

Pelargonium ‘Romeo’ 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