Pelargonium ‘Chelsea Gem’ (Z/d/v)

Description:

Introduced prior to 1890 it is sometimes confused with 'Mrs Parker', both cultivars were described as particularly fine double varieties with silver variegated foliage (Gardening Illustrated 1890 Vol 11).  'Chelsea Gem' has paler pink flowers and dwarf growth form. 'Mrs Parker' has rose pink flowers.

Threat Status: Threatened In Cultivation As assessed by the Plant Heritage Threatened Plants Programme. For more details see www.plantheritage.org.uk/conservation/threatened-plants/