Pelargonium Mexica Tomcat - Ivy Geranium
Pelargonium Mexica Tomcat - Ivy Geranium
Pelargonium peltatum Mexica Tomcat
Ivy Geranium, Cascading Geranium
The colour of these geraniums is beautiful. They didn't grow as tall as the picture indicates, the plants being small, which seemed normal to me. Additionally, in my region, spring was very cold, so vegetation took a while to start, and like everywhere in France, summer weather was unpredictable. However, they bloomed a lot despite their smaller size and very vigorous plants. They made a lovely combination with the Tommy geraniums. Very satisfied with this purchase.
YVONNE C., 16/10/2017
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Description
Pelargonium 'Mexica Tomcat' boasts an early and highly contrasting bicolour flowering that remains decorative for a large part of the year. It produces clusters of small, semi-double, velvety white flowers that are heavily striated and edged with burgundy to mauve-pink tones. Its compact vegetation consists of stems and leaves of a beautiful bright green. The medium-sized plant has a semi-trailing habit that is ideal for flowering pots, hanging baskets, or even borders. It is an easy-to-grow variety that requires little maintenance.
Ivy-leaf geraniums originate, among others, from Pelargonium peltatum, a plant from the Geraniaceae family that is native to the coastal region of the Cape Province in South Africa. This species forms creeping or spreading stems. Its foliage resembles that of ivy. The hybrids that we know as ivy-leaf geraniums show the same semi-trailing habit and increased floribundity. The 'Mexica Tomcat' variety has a rapid growth rate and compact vegetation. It forms a round and trailing clump, 45cm (18in) in height and 50cm (20in) in diameter, composed of numerous flexible stems adorned with dark green, shiny foliage with five pointed lobes. The somewhat fleshy and aromatic leaves are peltate and circular, discreetly marked with a light brown area. The semi-double flowers are grouped in large terminal clusters, 5 to 7cm (2 to 3in) in diameter.
Ivy-leaf geraniums are generous and undemanding plants, ideal for decorating flower pots or low borders in front of the house. They cascade beautifully from pots and balconies. Their simple flowers create colourful spots that blend together or highlight other plants, whether trailing like purple or chocolate-leaved ipomoeas (Ipomoea Illusion Midnight Lace, Ipomoea Sweet Heart 'Purple') or upright like zonal geraniums, petunias, gauras, or fuchsias. The 'Mexica Tomcat' variety brings a rich and contrasting shade, which can be used alone or combined with white or violet, as found in the flowers of the 'Tommy' variety, for example.
Please be aware that our young plug plants are professional products intended for experienced gardeners. Upon receipt, repot and store them under cover (veranda, greenhouse, cold frame) at a temperature above 14°C (57.2°F) for a few weeks before planting them outdoors, once the risk of frost has definitely passed.
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Pelargonium
peltatum
Mexica Tomcat
Geraniaceae
Ivy Geranium, Cascading Geranium
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
You can plant your geraniums in the ground or in a pot. If you want to plant them in the ground, wait until the last heavy frosts have passed. In the meantime, you can pre-cultivate them in a pot in a warm and bright place to accelerate their growth.
Geraniums will flower from June to October. They need light, humus-rich, well-drained soil. They do not like stagnant humidity. Do not water them too much at the beginning of the growing season as they are sensitive to excess moisture. They tolerate drought well, but will need regular watering during hot summer temperatures, especially when grown in pots. Geraniums are susceptible to frost (minimum -2°C (28.4°F)).
These floriferous and fast-growing plants are hungry. We recommend feeding them with a liquid geranium fertiliser once or twice a week during the growing season.
Remove faded flowers and dry leaves as they appear to keep the plants looking beautiful and extend the flowering period.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
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