Pelargonium Rainbow Amethyst - Ivy Geranium

Pelargonium Rainbow Amethyst is part of a series of particularly vigorous and floriferous ivy-leaf geraniums, selected for the size of their flowers and their vibrant colours. It is an easy-to-grow and incredibly generous plant that will work wonders in flower boxes, balcony planters, and hanging baskets. Its flexible stems are adorned with glossy leaves. It bears large bouquets of simple flowers in a vibrant colour between pink and mauve. They bloom incessantly from spring until the first frosts, transforming the plant into a superb cascade of flowers.

This geranium is derived from Pelargonium peltatum, also known as P. hederaefolium or ivy-leaf geranium. It is a tender perennial plant of the geranium family, with ancestors from South Africa. It is of horticultural origin. This hybrid is characterised by its trailing or cascading habit and long stems adorned with shiny, lobed leaves that theoretically persist through winter if the plant is kept frost-free. It is hardy to about -4°C (24.8°F), so it is usually grown as an annual in our climate.

In just a few weeks, this vigorous Rainbow Amethyst variety forms a semi-trailing bushy clump measuring approximately 40cm (16in) in height and 50 to 60cm (20 to 24in) in diameter. Its leaves are circular, leathery and palmate, with pointed lobes. The leaves are initially light green, before turning to a bright green maculated with brown in the centre when mature. The long and abundant flowering lasts from April-May until the first frosts, with a peak flowering in July-August. The single flowers are rounded and fully open, gathered in large bouquets.

Ivy-leaf geraniums are generous and undemanding plants, perfect for decorating pots for a large part of the year. Plant them en masse, combining different colours, to create a lasting and cheerful display throughout summer. These plants can be used to cascade from a planter, a raised pot, or a hanging basket. They can also be grown as ground cover in flower beds, where they tolerate water scarcity very well. Depending on the preferences of each gardener, this variety can be paired with verbenas, blue lobelias, morning glories, Million Bells, Madagascan periwinkles, Dichondra 'Silver Falls', bidens, or even diascias, for example.

Please be aware that our young plug plants are professional products intended for experienced gardeners. Upon receipt, repot and store them under cover (veranda, greenhouse, cold frame) at a temperature above 14°C (57.2°F) for a few weeks before planting them outdoors, once the risk of frost has definitely passed.