Pelargonium
'Deerwood Lavender Lass'
Deerwood Lavender Lass Geranium
Family |
Geraniaceae |
Genus |
Pelargonium |
Cultivar |
'Deerwood Lavender Lass' |
Category |
Annuals, Tropicals |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
10 - 11 |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
Greater than 9a |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H1c - H2 |
Temperature (°C) |
1 to 10 |
Temperature (°F) |
34 to 50 |
Height |
0.6 m |
Spread |
0.5 m |
General Description |
The plant has clustered flowers with long, narrow, lavender petals. Olive green leaves grow separately ascending the narrow stems. The leaves have a pleasant aroma reminiscent of lemon. |
Landscape |
Borders, single specimen, containers, and greenhouses. |
Cultivation |
Grow under glass or as a summer annual outside in temperate zones. Plant in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil containing sand with a neutral pH. |
Shape |
Upright to trailing. |
Pests |
Grey mould, rust, root-rot, as well as aphids, caterpillars, leafhoppers, vine weevils all pose a threat. |
Habitat |
Horticultural origin. |
Notable Specimens |
Chelsea Physic Garden, London, United Kingdom. |
Propagation |
Propagate by stem cuttings. |