Regal geranium
Pelargonium grandiflorum · Pelargoniums · Geranium family
Also known as: Martha Washington Geranium · Pansy Geranium
Medium30–50cmNot pet-safe
Regal geranium care at a glance
Regal geranium (Pelargonium grandiflorum) needs a moderate amount of water and prefers to grow in partial shade.
- Water need
- Medium
- Light
- Partial shade
- Soil moisture
- Evenly moist
- Nutrients
- High
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Pests, Diseases, Toxicity & Weather on Regal geranium
Possible pests on Regal geranium include Aphids, Whitefly, Vine weevil and Thrips. A common disease is Pelargonium rust. Also possible: Grey mould and Plant viruses. Regal geranium is toxic to cats and dogs.
Pest
- Aphids Medium
- Whitefly Medium
- Vine weevil Medium
- Thrips Low
Disease
- Pelargonium rust High
- Grey mould Medium
- Plant viruses Medium
Toxicity
- Essential oils (geraniol/linalool) Medium
Weather
- Frost damage High
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Frequently asked questions about Regal geranium
- Which pests affect Regal geranium?
- Possible pests on Regal geranium include Aphids, Whitefly, Vine weevil and Thrips.
- Which diseases affect Regal geranium?
- A common disease is Pelargonium rust. Also possible: Grey mould and Plant viruses.
- Is Regal geranium toxic to cats and dogs?
- Regal geranium is toxic to cats and dogs.
- How much water does Regal geranium need?
- Regal geranium has a moderate water requirement.
- What light does Regal geranium need?
- Regal geranium prefers to grow in partial shade.
- Is Regal geranium frost-hardy?
- Regal geranium is not frost-hardy. Its lower limit is around 5 °C.