A very free flowering variety with coral-pink flowers giving an abundance of colour. Attractive creamy-white margined foliage. Max Height 40cm. Max Spread 40cm. Flowers May to October. Full sun. Not hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Pelargonium ‘Ben Franklin’ (Z v)
A very free flowering variety with coral-pink flowers giving an abundance of colour. Attractive creamy-white margined foliage
Category: Perennials
Additional information
Generic | Pelargonium |
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Species | |
Varietry | 'Ben Franklin' (Z v) |
Common Name | |
Flower Colour | pink |
Soil | |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 40cm |
Family | Geraniaceae |
Spread | 40cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Bushy |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green, white |
Flowers From | May, October |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Well drained |
Protection | Sheltered site |
Hardiness | Not hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Dead head after flowering, Lift and store frost free |
Border | Pot, Conservatory plant, Border |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | Cut back flowered shoots to encourage new growth |
Pruning Time | Early spring |
Pests and diseases | Red spider mite, Earwigs, Rusts, Botrytis |
Maintenance | Dead heading |
Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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