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Geranium 'Pulsar Salmon (Pot Size 11cm)

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Quick Guide

  • Soft salmon-pink blooms all summer long
  • Compact, seed-raised, strongly zoned leaves
  • Flowers continuously until first autumn frost
  • Ideal for beds, borders and containers
  • Warm, versatile colour suits many schemes

Salmon is one of the most versatile and pleasing tones in the summer garden, and Geranium 'Pulsar Salmon' delivers it with generous confidence. Part of the established, seed-raised Pulsar Series of zonal Geraniums, it produces full, rounded clusters of warm salmon-pink flowers — that distinctive blend of soft coral, apricot and rose — held on upright stems above the characteristic rounded, mid-green foliage with its dark horseshoe zone markings. Like all cultivars in the Pulsar Series, it is bred for a compact, tidy habit that holds its shape throughout the season, flowering continuously from late spring right through to the first autumn frosts.

Salmon-toned Geraniums have a particular warmth that bridges the gap between the boldness of red and the softness of pink, making 'Pulsar Salmon' an exceptionally easy plant to place in a mixed planting scheme. It sits naturally alongside cream or soft yellow Bidens, warm white Osteospermum, or the bronze foliage of Carex to create a cohesive, sun-drenched summer display. In containers, combine it with trailing apricot Diascia or soft peach Calibrachoa for a complementary warm-toned arrangement. For greater contrast, pair it with the cool blue of Lobelia 'Sapphire' or purple Verbena for a classic summer combination that carries colour from one end of the season to the other. It also works beautifully as mass bedding, where the salmon tones deepen attractively in full sun.

Plant Care

Plant out after the last frost risk has passed — typically from mid-May across most of the UK. Choose a warm, sunny, sheltered position in fertile, well-drained soil or good-quality peat-free multipurpose compost in pots and containers. Allow the compost or soil surface to dry out partially between waterings; these plants evolved in the semi-arid conditions of southern Africa and will suffer considerably more from waterlogged roots than from a dry spell.

Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser through spring and early summer to support leafy growth, then switch to a high-potash feed once the flowers begin to open to sustain the long season of bloom. Remove spent flower clusters by snapping or cutting the entire stalk cleanly back to the main stem — leaving stubs behind will inhibit the next flush. Pinching back growing tips in the first few weeks after planting out encourages a bushier, more branched habit and ultimately more flowers. As a frost-tender plant, 'Pulsar Salmon' will not survive a UK winter outdoors. Either discard after the first frosts and replant the following spring, or lift plants before frost, cut back by a third, and overwinter in a bright, frost-free space such as a conservatory or cool greenhouse.

  • EAN code
    045031
  • Ultimate Height
    30-40cm
  • Ultimate Spread
    25-35cm
  • Flower Colour
    Vivid scarlet-red
  • Foliage Colour
    Green
  • Scent
    Slight
  • Care Guide
    Easy
  • Growth Rate
    Fast
  • Drought Tolerant
    No
  • Bee Friendly
    Yes
  • Pet Friendly
    Yes
  • Child Friendly
    Yes
  • Soil PH
    Neutral
  • Approximate Height
    15cm (5.90in)

Delivery Areas

We deliver within the M25 area of London. For deliveries of Pots & Planters outside this zone, we may be able to help on a case-by-case basis — please contact our sales team at [email protected]. You are also welcome to visit our garden centre in Kentish Town, where our team will be happy to help in person.

Delivery Costs & Delivery Day

Delivery charges are based on postcode zone within the M25. Enter your postcode at the top of this page to see your zone and cost, or check at checkout. You can also select your preferred delivery day at checkout.

Delivery Timeframes

We aim to deliver orders within 2–4 working days. During peak seasons, such as Christmas, delivery times may vary slightly due to increased demand. We will keep you informed at every stage.

Third-Party Couriers

For London postcodes outside a 5-mile radius of our Kentish Town garden centre, we may occasionally use a third-party courier for delivery. In these cases, we try our best to still deliver the items in the requested delivery time slot but please be aware that occasionally this may not always be possible and is out of our control.

Delivery Discrepancies

Please check your order as soon as it arrives. If there is any discrepancy — such as a missing, incorrect, or damaged item — please contact us within 48 hours of delivery so we can put things right. After this time, we will assume the order was received complete and in good condition. We are unable to take responsibility for damage that has occurred after this period.

Click & Collect

We encourage you to collect from our garden centre in Kentish Town — it saves on delivery costs and gives you the chance to see our full range of plants and products in person.

All Click & Collect orders must be collected within 7 days of being ready, unless a later date has been arranged with us in advance. If an order is not collected within this time, it will be cancelled and a refund issued.

Returns Policy

If you need to return an item, please contact us within 14 days of receipt to arrange a return or exchange. Products must be in their original condition and packaging. Plants may be non-refundable unless they arrive damaged or defective.

Items bought in-store or collected can be returned directly at the garden centre. If you would like us to collect a return and it is in good condition (e.g. you have changed your mind), it must be in its original condition, and the same delivery cost will apply for the return.

Plants marked as reduced for end-of-season clearance are non-refundable, as they are sold specifically to clear stock. This does not apply to special offers or multibuy promotions, which are eligible for returns as per our standard terms.

Questions about delivery or returns? Email [email protected] or call +44 (0) 20 7284 4999.

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