The Plant list
PELARGONIUM tomentosum
Species Pelargonium. Profuse small white flowers although grown more for its handsome foliage. Huge silver, peppermint scented leaves, soft, downy and tactile. Truly irresistible to the touch! Ht.30cm. Sp. 90cm. A wonderful plant, lovely in large pots in the garden.
Introduced in 1790 by Masson.
syn. The Pennyroyal Pelargonium
Vigorous and robust, trials on the nursery have shown resistance to cold to -5 degrees, although top growth showed signs of frosting.
Natural habitat includes mountainous areas and forest edges in South Western Cape Province. One of a few species that enjoys a more shady spot in the garden.
7cm Pot
Pelargonium orders will be dispatched Spring 2025
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£5.70
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Plant Details: PELARGONIUM tomentosum
Plant: PELARGONIUM
Species: tomentosum
Common name: Pelargonium
Family: Geraniaceae
Origin: S. Africa
Flower colour: White
Flower month: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Flower scent: None
Foliage colour: Silver
Hardy: Half Hardy
Soil type: Well drained soil
Aspect: Shade, Part Shade, Sun
Evergreen: Evergreen
Height: 30
Spread: 90
Flower type: Single
Foliage style: Arch Foliage Habit
Suggested Container: Large Pots
Winter grow conditions: Heated greenhouse
Container Compost: Peat Substitute
Web rating: Woottens rating 10/10
Pot Size: 7cm
Foliage scent: Mint, Peppermint
Sub Group: Scented Leaf, Species
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