« P. 'Orange' | Main | P. 'Peacock' »
Friday, September 07, 2007
A Rambling Growth Habit
Pelargonium 'Peach' - See remnant of variegation on left side of plant.
Peach is a variegated scented pelargonium. The variegated branches grow slowly. The plain green branches grow much faster. In order to maintain the varigation, the grower is to prune off the green branches. After dutifully trimming away for a while, I decided I was very impressed with the all green foliage. If allowed to go 'native', Peach develops a graceful, flowing look. And frankly, the yellow splotchy variegation can have a rather sickly look.
P. 'Peach' is an excellent choice for gardeners in the Desert Southwest. It is very heat tolerant and can be counted on to look nice even during the hottest hot spell (given adequate water and partial shade). Peach is also a very sweet bloomer.
Pelargonium 'Peach' rambles more vigorously on the unvariegated side.
A Weighty Question: If Pelargonium 'Peach' is considered a variegated scented geranium, does that mean that the unvariegated form is a different cultivar?
Friday, April 20, 2007
Just Peachy
Pelargonium 'Peach'
Peach Geranium is splashed with yellow variegation on small serrated leaves. The leaves have a fresh, fruity scent.
Here is a plant culture tip for variegated pelargoniums: Prune away any pure green or pure white branches. The solid green parts of the plant will grow faster and more robustly than the variegated parts. By removing the solid green, you will ensure that you plant remains variegated. The pure white branches will be unable to survive for long. Removing them early on ensures that they will not later become a drain on the plant's health.
