Pelargonium papilionaceum
Butterfly pelargonium, Butterfly geranium, Rambossie, Butterfly cranesbill, Butterfly crane's bill, Butterfly stork's bill
Pelargonium Pelargonium
P. papilionaceum - P. papilionaceum is an erect, pungent, vigorous yet tender, softly hairy, evergreen shrub with large, rounded to heart-shaped, shallowly lobed, finely toothed, dark green leaves and, from late spring to early autumn, umbel-like clusters of veined, white-marked, pale to bright pink flowers with two large, recurved upper petals and three small, linear lower petals.
Pelargonium papilionaceum is: Evergreen
Opinions about foliage scent vary widely. It has been described as mildly pleasant to an aroma similar to that of a he-goat.
Erect
Pink, Veined in Spring; Pink, Veined in Summer; Pink, Veined in Autumn
Dark-green in All seasons
Aphids , Caterpillars , Glasshouse whitefly , Leafhoppers , Thrips , Vine weevil Aphids , Caterpillars , Glasshouse whitefly , Leafhoppers , Thrips , Vine weevil
Foot and root rot , Grey mould , Pelargonium viruses , Rust Foot and root rot , Grey mould , Pelargonium viruses , Rust
Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering. May need restrictive pruning under glass or indoors. Under glass, best to cut back by 2/3 in autumn and keep almost dry when dormant.
Sow under glass in moist compost when ripe. Plants grown from seed tend to be less vigorous and flower later than plants grown from cuttings.
Seed, Stem tip cuttings
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Pelargonium papilionaceum (Butterfly pelargonium) will reach a height of 2m and a spread of 2m after 2-5 years.
Waterside, Indoor, Greenhouse, Cottage/Informal, Containers, Conservatory, Coastal, City, Beds and borders
Grow in fertile, well-drained, neutral to alklaine soil in full to partial shade. If grown outdoors in warm climates, may reach 2m tall, shorter if grown indoors. Under glass, grow in full light in a loamless or loam-based compost mixed with sharp sand. Generally does not survive winter outdoors, so overwinter indoors or replace.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained
Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Shade
South, West
Sheltered
Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3)
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Pelargonium papilionaceum
Butterfly pelargonium, Butterfly geranium, Rambossie, Butterfly cranesbill, Butterfly crane's bill, Butterfly stork's bill
Pelargonium Pelargonium
P. papilionaceum - P. papilionaceum is an erect, pungent, vigorous yet tender, softly hairy, evergreen shrub with large, rounded to heart-shaped, shallowly lobed, finely toothed, dark green leaves and, from late spring to early autumn, umbel-like clusters of veined, white-marked, pale to bright pink flowers with two large, recurved upper petals and three small, linear lower petals.
Evergreen
Opinions about foliage scent vary widely. It has been described as mildly pleasant to an aroma similar to that of a he-goat.
Erect
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Pink, Veined in Spring; Pink, Veined in Summer; Pink, Veined in Autumn
Dark-green in All seasons
Aphids , Caterpillars , Glasshouse whitefly , Leafhoppers , Thrips , Vine weevil
Foot and root rot , Grey mould , Pelargonium viruses , Rust
Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering. May need restrictive pruning under glass or indoors. Under glass, best to cut back by 2/3 in autumn and keep almost dry when dormant.
Sow under glass in moist compost when ripe. Plants grown from seed tend to be less vigorous and flower later than plants grown from cuttings.
Seed, Stem tip cuttings
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Pelargonium papilionaceum (Butterfly pelargonium) will reach a height of 2m and a spread of 2m after 2-5 years.
Waterside, Indoor, Greenhouse, Cottage/Informal, Containers, Conservatory, Coastal, City, Beds and borders
Grow in fertile, well-drained, neutral to alklaine soil in full to partial shade. If grown outdoors in warm climates, may reach 2m tall, shorter if grown indoors. Under glass, grow in full light in a loamless or loam-based compost mixed with sharp sand. Generally does not survive winter outdoors, so overwinter indoors or replace.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained
Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Shade
South, West
Sheltered
Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3)
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9
Pelargonium papilionaceum (Butterfly pelargonium)
Omnivorous leafroller
Platynota stultana
Insect
Absent
4
3
Polyphagous pest which could be potentially damaging to a range of crops if introduced to the UK. Awareness raising amongst the industry is needed. Also need to monitor developments in Spain where the pest is already present and consider whether EU regulation is warranted.
Pelargonium papilionaceum (Butterfly pelargonium)
Banded-winged whitefly
Trialeurodes abutiloneus
Insect
Absent
3
3
Polyphagous whitefly native to the Americas with the potential to introduce harmful viruses to the UK. EU regulation should be considered and further assessed by EPPO.
Pelargonium papilionaceum (Butterfly pelargonium)
Green semi-looper
Chrysodeixis eriosoma
Insect
Absent
3
3
Polyphagous moth pest which is morphologically identical to a pest already established in the UK in protected environments and being controlled by IPM. Not expected to cause greater impacts than other species of Chrysodeixis in the UK.
Our plants are under greater threat than ever before. There is increasing movement of plants and other material traded from an increasing variety of sources. This increases the chances of exotic pests arriving with imported goods and travellers, as well as by natural means. Shoot is working with Defra to help members to do their part in preventing the introduction and spread of invasive risks.
Traveling or importing plants? Please read "Don't risk it" advice here
Suspected outbreak? Click here for contact details to report to the relevant authority.
Date updated: 7th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/
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Soil types: | Chalky, Loamy, Sandy | Tell us... |
Soil drainage: | Well-drained | Tell us... |
Soil pH: | Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Partial Shade, Full Shade | Tell us... |
Aspect: | South, West | Tell us... |
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Hardiness: | Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3) | Tell us... |
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