Pelargonium 'Mrs. Pollock'

Also Known As

Pelargonium x hortorum 'Mrs. Pollock'
Mrs. Pollock Fancy Leaved Geranium
Mrs. Pollock Geranium

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 12"-18"
W: 18"

planting zones

9a-10b

Pelargonium 'Mrs. Pollock' plant details

Pelargonium 'Mrs. Pollock' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with chocolate, gold, green, red and variegated foliage. In fall and summer orange flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pelargonium 'Mrs. Pollock'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: geraniaceae
Foliage: evergreen chocolate, gold, green, red and variegated
Mature size: 18 IN wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: orange blooms in fall and summer
Uses: container plant, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, edging plant, floriferous, houseplant, long-blooming, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pelargonium 'Mrs. Pollock'

USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A tri-colored leaved Pelargonium, pretty enough for its foliage alone, with bright red florets. An heirloom variety, dating back to the mid 19th c., easily wintered over on sunny windowsill. Shipping 4" pots.

By: Avant Gardens

A legendary geranium from 1858, 'Mrs. Pollock' has tricolor leaves of brick red, gold and grass green. It has stood the test of time and is still one of the best available today. Grow in porous clay pots, as geraniums prefer being on the dry side.