Position

Sun exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in border:
Front

Soil

Prefers rich soil/Succeeds on poor soil:
Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / 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 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. They make the perfect plants for growing in containers on the patio, especially as they are frost tender and require bringing indoors over winter.

Pelargonium ‘Frank Headley’ is a reliable old fancy-leaved pelargonium, with pink flowers contrasting silvery green, variegated foliage.

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Pelargonium ‘Frank headley’ and wildlife

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

Is Pelargonium ‘Frank headley’ poisonous?

Pelargonium ‘Frank headley’ 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
Plants that go well with Pelargonium 'Frank Headley'
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