Imperial Butterfly geranium
Pelargonium 'Imperial Butterfly'
RHS AGM 2012
USDA zones9 to 10
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
'Imperial Butterfly' geranium (Pelargonium 'Imperial Butterfly') is a perennial for borders, containers, and low maintenance gardens. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 9 and warmer, down to about 20°F (-7°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes full sun and dry to average, loamy soil. It is drought tolerant, fragrant, and evergreen. It blooms in spring, summer, and autumn.
Pairs well with Alyssum, Strawflower, Lemon grass, and Creosote bush.