Buy Pelargonium 'Veronica Contreras'

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

H: 18"-36"
W: 24"-36"

planting zones

9a-12

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Pelargonium 'Veronica Contreras' plant details

Pelargonium 'Veronica Contreras' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial shrub with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer pink and purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Does well in average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pelargonium 'Veronica Contreras'

Plant type: perennial shrub
Plant family: geraniaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 18 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: pink and purple blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: fragrant, lemon-scented, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pelargonium 'Veronica Contreras'

USDA Zones: 9a - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, seaside / salt
Soil needs: average, gritty, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A wonderful hybrid geranium for long summer flowering. A profusion of pale pink flower petals with deep pink-centers cover dense sweetly-scented leaves. To two feet tall with a spreading-trailing habit, great for filling containers. Well drained fertile soil in sun to part shade. A fine annual or can be overwintered indoors in a bright spot. USDA zone 9

By: Cistus Nursery

We pride ourselves on being fiercely discerning when it comes to plant selection & we know we’re, um, neglectful of the genus Pelargonium & its garden varieties. They’re pretty indestructible, colorful, etc., but the “common” factor usually keeps us from giving them a second look. However, when we saw this bloomiferous “Pansy Faced Pelargonium” winding its way through Restios & Proteas at Strybing, we were sold. It’s plenty bold, but the charm factor is super high! Each bloom is about 1”, rosy plum purple & bordered in light lilac. The habit can be either shrubby or trailing, depending on how you coach its growth. The plants at Strybing were low & wide, but if you keep it hedged it will attain shrubbiness! That makes the ultimate size of the plant pretty much up to you. The plants we’ve seen have been no more than 1.5’ high & much wider (2-3’) but you may want a different effect! You can even train it up a trellis. Leaves have a very pleasant lemony scent. Evergreen & drought tolerant!