Pelargonium ‘Frank Hedley’ — Tender Perennial (grown as bedding), Bee-Friendly, 1L Pot (Set of 3 or 6)
Pelargonium ‘Frank Hedley’ — Tender Perennial (grown as bedding), Bee-Friendly, 1L Pot (Set of 3 or 6)
Pelargonium ‘Frank Hedley’ — a bright bedding plant with round flower heads in vibrant shades and flowering may to october. A reliable nectar source for bees and pollinators. Supplied as a set of 3 or 6 well-rooted plants in 1L pots, grown peat-free at our Yorkshire nursery and ready to plant out.
At a glance
- Type: Tender Perennial (grown as bedding)
- Mature size: 30–45cm × 30cm
- Flowering: May to October (continuous if deadheaded)
- Position: Full Sun
- Attracts: Bees
- Supplied as: Set of 3 or 6 plants in 1L pots
The detail
Pelargonium ‘Frank Hedley’ is upright, bushy or trailing depending on type, settles happily into containers, hanging baskets, summer bedding, window boxes, balcony pots.
Why ours
Grown by us in Yorkshire, in peat-free compost, shipped in plastic-free packaging. Every plant arrives strong, well-rooted and ready to thrive — not weeks of waiting before it gets going. Each order includes access to our free care app with planting and seasonal care reminders.
How to grow
| Botanical name | Pelargonium peltatum hybrids 'Frank Hedley' |
| Mature size | 30–45cm × 30cm |
| Growth habit | Upright, bushy or trailing depending on type |
| Position | Full Sun |
| Soil | Well-drained, moderately fertile |
| Watering | Regular; allow to dry slightly between — drought-tolerant |
| Flowering | May to October (continuous if deadheaded) |
| Hardiness | Tender |
| Attracts | Bees |
| Best for | Containers, hanging baskets, summer bedding, window boxes, balcony pots |
Frequently asked
Will it come back next year?
No — this is grown as a seasonal bedding plant in the UK. It will perform brilliantly for one summer, then complete its life cycle. Replant fresh each spring for the same effect.
When does it flower?
Expect flowers from may to october (continuous if deadheaded).
Is it really bee-friendly?
Yes — Pelargonium ‘Frank Hedley’ is a known nectar source visited by bees, butterflies and other pollinators throughout its flowering season.
Will it survive a UK winter?
Tender — protect from severe frost. In colder regions, lift and bring under cover over winter, or treat as a seasonal display.
What size pot does it arrive in?
Sets are supplied as 3 or 6 individual plants in 1L pot, well-rooted and ready to plant out.