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 ‘Vectis Glitter’ is a Stellar pelargonium with pretty, deeply lobed white flowers speckled and blotched with red. Stellar Pelargoniums were bred in the 1970s in Australia, and come in a range of flower shapes and colours, and flower for several months. ‘Vectis Glitter’ is perfect for growing in a pot on the patio, or at the front of a sunny border.
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Pelargonium ‘Vectis glitter’ and wildlife
Pelargonium ‘Vectis glitter’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Pelargonium ‘Vectis glitter’ poisonous?
Pelargonium ‘Vectis glitter’ can be toxic.
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Is known to attract Cats
Cats
Is known to attract Dogs
Dogs
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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
Plants that go well with Pelargonium 'Vectis Glitter'
