PERFECT PELARGONIUMS

Bi-Coloured leaf zonal pelargonium "Mrs Mappin"

"Mrs Mappin" is beautiful! - She has single flowers of the palest pink with slightly darker ‘eye’. She is a zonal pelargonium and her leaves are silver and green bi-coloured. She stands tall and proud in the greenhouse.

Bi-Coloured zonal pelargonium"Mrs Mappin"

"Mrs Mappin" was introduced circa 1988 in John Thorpe’s catalogue. Sometimes in catalogues she is referred to as "Mrs J Mappin". Does anyone know who Mrs Mappin was/is?

Leaves of "Mrs Mappin"

Scented Pelargonium "Orsett"

"Royal Sovereign" - Dwarf zonal pelargonium

I’ve had this one in my collection for a few years now. Royal Sovereign has magenta red flowers with contrast well with the lime green well zoned leaves. This was introduced in 1967 by Peat and is said to be a cross between ‘Medallion’ and an unknown pelargonium. I find it easy to grown and cuttings usually take well.

Stellar Pelargonium "Lipstick"

Dwarf Zonal pelargonium "Dibbinsdale"

A dwarf zonal pelargonium, "Dibbinsdale"has double deep pink flowers which are very striking. The leaves are green with a very feint zone. Ken Lea introduced this in around 1992.

Although the weather here in the UK has been mild for the month of October, I am concious that it could suddenly 'turn'. We have had one frost already, albeit very slight. As today was forecast to be very wet, as is the rest of the week, I managed to get one of my greenhouses bubble wrapped yesterday. It's a long process involving removing all plants and other items; giving the whole greenhouse a thorough sweep through and wash down all surfaces and glass with a Jeyes Fluid solution. Once dry, all plants are then replaced, at the same time removing all flowers and any yellow leaves. It took me most of the day, but it all looks very spick and span - for the moment! One more greenhouse to tackle when we have a dry day.

"Auntie Billie"- Angel Pelargonium

Miniature Zonal Pelargonium - "Brightwell"

I have to admit that I have a fondness for miniature pelargoniums, and "Brightwell" is one of my favourites although it's not in my collection at the present time. A seedling from P. "Anna", Ray Bidwell introduced "Brightwell"in 1972. It has double deep pink flowers set against green unzoned leaves.

My photograph as taken at Fibrex Nurseries

"Emily" - Angel Pelargonium

"Fareham" Regal Pelargonium

With large flowers on a bushy and compact plant, Regal Pelargonium “Fareham” is a truly regal pelargonium. The flowers are a beautiful and brilliant deep royal purple with a lilac picotee edge. “Fareham” was introduced by a Mr Pearce circa 1987.

"Fareham" Regal Pelargonium

I've just potted on my own seedlings from this year's seed. Of the 18, some are 'bee' crosses, and some are my own. I still have more seed to sow, but will wait until the beginning of next year to sow them now.

Miniature zonal pelargonium'Berylette'

Originating in Australia and introduced by Ted Both before 195, 'Berylette' is a miniature zonal pelargonium. The flowers are double white flushed with pink, which contrast nicely against the dark green foliage. I find if the weather is not sunny, or the plant is growing in a shaded area, the flowers are a slightly darker pink.

Miniature zonal pelargonium 'Berylette'

Pelargonium "Roller's Satinique"

"Hindoo" Regal pelargoniumAdd caption

The Regal Pelargonium ‘Hindoo’ was introduced by a Mr. Tomkins of Australia in 1952. The flowers are a bright maroon red with darker veining and slight dark blotch to the upper petals.

We had our first hard frost on Friday night, and Saturday was a really cold day. I do have the bubble wrap up inside the greenhouse, but only on the sides as the weather has been so mild. This is to allow as much light as possible to the plants. When the frost was forecast I covered over the plants with fleece and the plants looked quite happy when I removed it. Once we start to get to the really cold nights I will put bubble wrap up in the top of the greenhouses, and will need to have heaters on at night.

"Billie Barnes" - Angel Pelargonium

Bi-Coloured leaf zonal pelargonium "Mrs Mappin"

Wordless Wednesday - 17/09/14 - Stellar Pelargonium "Aunty Pat"

Wordless Wednesday - 24/09/14 - "Orsett" - Scented pelargonium

Wordless Wednesday - 01/10/14 - P. kewensis

"Royal Sovereign" - Dwarf Zonal Pelargonium

Wordless Wednesday - 08/10/14 - "Lipstick" Stellar Pelargonium

"Dibbinsdale" - Dwarf zonal pelargonium

Wordless Wednesday - Angel Pelargonium "Auntie Billie"

Miniature Zonal Pelargonium - "Brightwell"

Wordless Wednesday - P. Arcturus

Wordless Wednesday - Angel Pelargonium "Emily"

Wordless Wednesday - 05/11/14 - Regal Pelargonium "Bushfire"

Wordless Wednesday - 12/11/14 - Pelargonium xochi

Regal Pelargonium "Fareham"

Wordless Wednesday - 19/11/09 - Little Gem, Scented leaf pelargonium

Wordless Wednesday - 26/11/14 - Un-named Zonartic Pelargonium

'Berylette' - Miniature Zonal Pelargonium

Wordless Wednesday - 03/12/14- Pelargonium "Roller's Satinique"

Regal Pelargonium 'Hindoo' and a frosty night.

Wordless Wednesday - 10/12/14 - Angel Pelargonium "Billie Barnes"