Pelargonium gibbosum (Gouty pelargonium) — clusters of greenish-yellow to dull ochre flowers with an intensely sweet night fragrance, over glaucous blue-grey succulent stems with swollen nodes, blooming winter to spring. A good pick for pollinators, full sun. Direct sunlight encourages the unique night-scented blooms.
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Product features
Botanical name: Pelargonium gibbosum
Common name: Gouty pelargonium, knotted pelargonium
Height: 40cm – 60cm
Spread: 60cm – 1.0m
Foliage: Deciduous, glaucous blue-grey, semi-succulent leaves, swollen stem nodes
Flower: Greenish-yellow to dull ochre clusters, intensely sweet night fragrance, winter to spring
Attractive to wildlife: Yes, attracts night-flying moths
Soil Type: Poor to moderately fertile gritty sand or gravel
Drought tolerant: Yes, highly drought-proof via water-storing stems
Hardy: No, tender perennial
Position: Full sun, hot bright open aspect
Evergreen: No, summer-dormant
Suitable for: Conservatories, greenhouses, night-sensory gardens
Materials and care
Light: Full sun — encourages the unique night-scented blooms
Aspect: South- or west-facing, warm, sheltered spot
Soil type: Poor to moderately fertile, sandy or gritty soil
Drainage: Sharply well-drained
Watering: Low needs, water sparingly in summer, dry in winter dormancy
Foliage protection: Frost-tender, move indoors before first autumn frost
Fertiliser: Feed once or twice mid-summer with diluted potash fertiliser
Propagation: Take softwood cuttings early summer, or sow seed indoors
