A tender perennial that can be grown as an annual. Alternatively, plants can be brought in over the winter until the risk of frost has passed in the next spring.
They are great container plants that grow to 40cm tall and 25cm across in full sun and a well-drained soil. Pink flowers are produced from June to October
This plant isn't part of our wildlife-friendly collection but we have still grown it from seed without the use of peat, pesticides or single-use plastics.
Geranium (Zonal) / Pelargonium x hortorum 'Horizon Appleblossom'
Position: Flower border / Container
Flowering months: Jun / Jul / Aug / Sep / Oct
Light: Full sun / Mix of sun and shade
Soil: Loam / Chalk / Sand
Tested in our local soil (t.i.o.l.s.): Yes (but avoid heavy clay)
Drainage: Free draining / Well drained
Life cycle: Perennial (lives for many years if protected from frosts)
Hardiness: Tender (bring indoors before the first frost or replace next spring)
Over winter: Stays evergreen
Drought tolerant: Yes