Pelargonium 'Millfield Gem' (Millfield Gem Geranium)
Botanical Information
| Family | Geraniaceae |
| Genus | Pelargonium |
| Cultivar | 'Millfield Gem' |
| Category | Perennials, Tropicals |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 10 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Greater than 9a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H2 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | 1 to 5 |
| Temperature (°F) | 34 to 40 |
| Height | 30 - 60 cm |
| Spread | 20 - 40 cm |
| Flowering Period | April, May, June, July, August, September |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | The plant has vibrant flowers growing in clusters with trailing, fanned leaves. |
| Shape | Upright to trailing. |
| Landscape | Single specimen, container or flower gardens. |
| Propagation | Propagate by summer cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Must be grown under glass in most scenario due to plant hardiness. Grows best in loam based compost, and under full sun. |
| Pests | Grey mould, rust, root-rot, as well as aphids, caterpillars, leafhoppers, vine weevils all pose a threat. |
| Notable Specimens | Chelsea Physic Garden, London, United Kingdom. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Flower Description | P. 'Millfield Gem' has beautiful flower petals that are pale lavender. It can have bright dots of carmine at the centres. |
Photographs
Pelargonium 'Millfield Gem', form. Chelsea Physic Garden, London, United Kingdom.
Pelargonium 'Millfield Gem', leaf. Chelsea Physic Garden, London, United Kingdom.
Pelargonium 'Millfield Gem', flower. Chelsea Physic Garden, London, United Kingdom.