Pelargonium 'Chelsea Morning' (Chelsea Morning Geranium)


Botanical Information

FamilyGeraniaceae
GenusPelargonium
Cultivar'Chelsea Morning'
CategoryPerennials, Tropicals
OriginCultivated by Hazel Key at Fibrex Nurseries in Warwickshire, England.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone10
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneGreater than 9a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH2
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)1 to 5
Temperature (°F)34 to 40
Height30 - 60 cm
Spread20 - 40 cm
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodApril, May, June, July, August, September

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionChelsea Morning has large, beautiful flowers formed in semi-double clusters and is known for the pale carmine blotches dotting the pristine, white petals.
ShapeBushy, compact.
LandscapeSingle specimen, container, annual flower garden.
PropagationPropagate by seed.
CultivationMust be grown under glass in most scenarios due to plant hardiness. Grows best in loam based compost, and under full sun.
PestsNo notable pests or diseases.
Notable SpecimensChelsea Physic Garden, London, United Kingdom.
HabitatHorticultural origin.

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