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Pelargonium 'Shottesham Pet'

Also Known As

  • Pelargonium 'Concolor Lace'
  • Pelargonium [Filbert Scented]
  • Scented Geranium
  • Scented Geranium
  • Shottesham Pet

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

  • H: 12"-36"
  • W: 12"-24"

planting zones

  • 9b-11

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Pelargonium 'Shottesham Pet' plant details

Pelargonium 'Shottesham Pet' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial shrub with green foliage. In summer pink and red flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pelargonium 'Shottesham Pet'

Plant type: perennial shrub
Plant family: geraniaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: pink and red blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, cutting garden, fragrant foliage, houseplant, long-blooming, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pelargonium 'Shottesham Pet'

USDA Zones: 9b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Also called Shottesham Pet, this one is a gem! Lovely medium green, lacy-edged leaves show off the large clusters of cherry-pink flowers. Good compact habit. Nutty, spicy fragrance.
Concolor lace has a pleasing nutty scent, growing 12-14". This everblooming variety has lacy foliage and pink flowers

Gardening facts about Pelargonium 'Shottesham Pet' plant

How to Grow Pelargonium 'Shottesham Pet'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
    • red
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • fuzzy

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Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent

Zones

10a-11

Size

Height: 12"-18"

Width: 6"-12"

  • sun
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 18"-24"

Width: 18"-24"

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  • regular - drought tolerant
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Perennial

Zones

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Size

Height: 6"-12"

Width: 12"-18"

  • sun
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Zones

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Size

Height: 24"

Width: 18"

  • sun
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Zones

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Size

Height: 18"-30"

Width: 12"-36"

  • sun
  • regular
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