Pelargonium 'Blandfordianum' (Blandford Geranium)
Botanical Information
| Family | Geraniaceae |
| Genus | Pelargonium |
| Cultivar | 'Blandfordianum' |
| Category | Annuals, Perennials |
| Origin | Developed during the early 1800's by the Marquis of Blandford; George Spencer Churchill. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 10a - 11 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cold season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H3 - H1c |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -1.1 to above 4.5 |
| Temperature (°F) | 30 to 40 |
| Height | 20 cm |
| Spread | 13 cm |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | April, May, June, July, August, September |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | An evergreen, producing pastel white flowers with vibrant purple centres. |
| Shape | Bushy. |
| Landscape | Best in hanging baskets, containers and window boxes. May be grown in beds or borders as an annual ground cover. |
| Propagation | Usually by stem cuttings but also via seed. |
| Cultivation | Grow in average to organically rich, medium moisture, well-drained soils with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH. Water regularly during the growing season. Best in full sun, but appreciates some light shade in the heat of the day. |
| Pests | No notable pests or diseases. |
| Notable Specimens | Chelsea Physic Garden, London, United Kingdom. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
Photographs
Pelargonium 'Blandfordianum', leaf. Chelsea Physic Garden, London, United Kingdom.
Pelargonium 'Blandfordianum', flower. Chelsea Physic Garden, London, United Kingdom.