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Pelargonium 'Phyllis'

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A uniform, branching evergreen perennial with striking bright yellow and green variegated, lobed leaves which have a fragrance similar to apricots. Masses of bright pink to scarlet red flowers with a white throat appear from April through to July

Scientific classification

Species: Pelargonium 'Phyllis' (Pelargonium 'Phyllis')
Genus: Pelargonium
Family: Geraniaceae

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Toxicity: Bedding · Conservatory Greenhouse · Houseplants
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Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of Pelargonium 'Phyllis'

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of Pelargonium 'Phyllis'

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Pelargonium 'Phyllis' care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering

Propagation

Take softwood cuttings in summer and overwinter plants in frost free conditions or take softwood cuttings in spring

Growing

Grow in fertile well-drained soil in full sun. Remove spent flowers. To overwinter, grow small plants in late summer from cuttings. See Pelargonium cultivation for further advice

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Common pests and diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to foot and root rots and grey moulds in wet soils. A virus may occur where cultivars are maintained by cuttings

Pests

May be susceptible to vine weevil, leafhoppers, caterpillars, thrips, fungus gnats and aphids. Aphids are generally more problematic on over-wintered plants

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