Pelargonium 'L'Elegante' (Ivy-leaved Geranium) — fleshy, ivy-shaped grey-green leaves with creamy-white margins that flush pink in full sun, topped with clusters of white flowers veined maroon. A good pick for pollinators, evergreen, full sun or partial shade. Bright light brings out the beautiful pink edges on its variegated foliage.
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Product features
Botanical name: Pelargonium 'L'Elegante'
Common name: Ivy-leaved Geranium 'L'Elegante'
Height: 10–15cm, low trailing habit
Spread: 30–45cm
Foliage: Fleshy, ivy-shaped grey-green leaves with creamy-white margins turning pink in sun
Flower: Clusters of single white flowers with maroon veins
Attractive to wildlife: Yes, visited by bees and butterflies
Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil or multipurpose compost
Drought tolerant: Yes, water deficit enhances pink variegation
Hardy: No, frost-tender (H1c)
Position: Full sun preferred
Evergreen: Yes
Suitable for: Hanging baskets, window boxes, cascading over walls
Materials and care
Light: Full sun or partial shade — bright light brings out pink edges
Aspect: South-, west-, or east-facing, sheltered from wind
Soil type: Poor to moderately fertile, sandy or loamy
Drainage: Sharply well-drained
Watering: Low needs, allow soil to dry almost completely
Foliage protection: Frost-tender, move indoors before autumn frost
Fertiliser: Feed monthly in summer with half-strength high-potash fertiliser
Propagation: Take softwood cuttings spring to late summer
