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Position

Sun Exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing

Soil

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Scented-leaf pelargoniums have attractive, scented leaves. They bloom in spring and early summer – flowers are typically smaller than other types of pelargonium but the number of blooms makes up for the lack of size.

Pelargonium 'Lady Plymouth' is a well-known rose-scented pelargonium. A variegated form of Pelargonium 'Graveolens', it has cream variegated leaves and pale lavender flowers. It's perfect for growing in containers on the patio and also in a conservatory.

Grow Pelargonium 'Lady Plymouth' in well-drained soil in full sun. Propagate by taking cuttings in summer. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM).

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Pelargonium ‘Lady plymouth’ and wildlife

Pelargonium ‘Lady plymouth’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Pelargonium ‘Lady plymouth’ poisonous?

Pelargonium ‘Lady plymouth’ can be toxic.

Toxic to:
Is known to attract Cats
Cats
Is known to attract Dogs
Dogs
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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