Pelargonium 'countess of scarborough'
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Pronunciation: Pe-lar-go-nee-um
Family: Geraniaceae
Synonym: Elargonium scarboroviae 'countess of scarborough', pelargonium 'lady scarborough'
Common Name: Countess of scarborough strawberry scented-leaved geranium
Cultivar: Countess of scarborough
Plant Type:
- perennial
- succulent and cactus
Height to: 18"
Width to: 18"
USDA Hardiness Zones:
- 60 to 50ºF ZONE 12
- 70 to 60ºF ZONE 13
- 80 to 70ºF ZONE 14
Sun Exposure:
- part sun
- full sun
Bloom Season:
- late spring
- early summer
- mid summer
- late summer
- early autumn
Bloom Description: Countess of scarborough strawberry scented-leaved geranium (pelargonium) produces pink flowers
Soil Type: Fertile, neutral to alkaline, well-drained soil.
Toxic:
- Skin irritant
Plant Perks:
- Suitable for Houseplant
- Container Gardening
Pests and Diseases: Thrips, spider mites, mealybugs, caterpillars, gray mold, mildew, black leg, flower break virus, xanthomonas blight, and edema commonly occur.
Propagation: Sow countess of scarborough strawberry scented-leaved geranium (pelargonium) seed at 70. F from late winter to spring. Root softwood cuttings in spring, late summer or early autumn.
Winter Sowing Zones: None
Notes for Identification: Countess of scarborough strawberry scented-leaved geranium (pelargonium) has dark green serrated leaves, scented strawberry. It is an erect, bushy, succulent stemmed, evergreen perennial. Source: various sources including the american horticultural society a to z encyclopedia of garden plants
USDA Heat Zones (days above 86ºF):
- Any Heat Zone 1 to 210+ Days
Submitted by: Pecti
Seed photo: 0
Seed Label: 0
Located in: Succulents