Pelargonium 'Sil Tomke'
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A tender evergreen perennial, with a compact, trailing habit and lobed, slightly glossy deep green leaves. Produces clusters of semi-double, dark burgundy red flowers from late spring to early autumn
Scientific classification
- Species
- Pelargonium 'Sil Tomke' (Pelargonium 'Sil Tomke')
- Genus
- Pelargonium
- Family
- Geraniaceae
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- Toxicity
- Bedding · Conservatory Greenhouse
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Trailing
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Pelargonium 'Sil Tomke'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Pelargonium 'Sil Tomke'
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Pelargonium 'Sil Tomke' care guide
- Water thoroughly then let compost partly dry
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Water thoroughly then let compost partly dry
Fertilizing
High potash feed regularly during flowering season
Pruning
Deadhead regularly
Propagation
Propagate by softwood cuttings in spring or early autumn
Growing
May be planted outdoors in beds, baskets and containers after all risk of frost has passed; young plants may need to be hardened off first. Grow in fertile, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun, and overwinter indoors. See pelargonium cultivation for more detailed advice
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to grey moulds, black leg, pelargonium rust and pelargonium viruses
Pests
May be susceptible to vine weevil, glasshouse leafhopper, root mealybugs, aphids, caterpillars, thrips, fungus gnats and glasshouse whitefly
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