Pelargonium Fareham (Regal Pelargonium)
Noted for the beauty of its flowers, award-winning Pelargonium ‘Fareham’ (Regal Pelargonium) is a compact, evergreen perennial with attractive, broad, lobed leaves. From late spring to frost, clusters of very large, brilliant mauve-pink flowers, adorned with lilac picotee edges, are nicely set off by the foliage. This Regal Pelargonium is perfect for borders and containers.
Noted for the beauty of its flowers, award-winning Pelargonium 'Fareham' (Regal Pelargonium) is a compact, evergreen perennial with attractive, broad, lobed leaves. From late spring to frost, clusters of very large, brilliant mauve-pink flowers, adorned with lilac picotee edges, are nicely set off by the foliage. This Regal Pelargonium is perfect for borders and containers.
- Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society
- Grows up to 18 in. tall (45 cm) and 12 in. wide (30 cm).
- Performs best in part shade, in fertile, well-drained soils. Water regularly during the growing season. Regal pelargoniums are less tolerant of poor weather than the other varieties. Protect from hot summer sun and rain. Drought tolerant, once established.
- Perfect addition to beds and borders or containers.
- Watch for gray molds, leafhoppers, vine weevils, caterpillars, thrips, fungus gnats, glasshouse whitefly, and aphids.
- Deadhead regularly. Take softwood cuttings in summer and overwinter plants in frost-free conditions or take softwood cuttings in spring.
- Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 9 – 12 |
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| Climate Zones | 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Pelargonium – Geraniums |
| Exposure | Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Late)Summer (Early,Mid,Late)Fall |
| Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spread | 1' (30cm) |
| Spacing | 12″ (30cm) |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage |