Botanical name | Pelargonium peltatum |
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Plant Care | ![]() Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day. ![]() Semi Frost Hardy Semi Frost Hardy – Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures. ![]() Indigenous Indigenous – Originates in South Africa. |
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Flowers | April May June July August September October Pelargonium peltatum produces umbels of pink five-stellate flowers from April to October.The climbers produce schizocarps. |
Common name(s) | Ivy-leaved pelargonium, ivy-leaved geranium, cascading geranium. |
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Foliage | The evergreen Pelargonium peltatum carries mid-green, alternate leaves. They are simple and palmately lobed with a glabrous surface. |
Uses in landscape design | Border or Container. |
Drought tolerance | High |
Planting instructions | Plant in sun to partial shade, Avoid "soggy" soil conditions. |
Maintenance | Water moderately in summer and less in winter. |
Soil conditions | Avoid "soggy" soil conditions. |
Growth rate | Moderate |
Wildlife attractions | Attracts bees, butterflies and other insects. |
Other languages | Kolsuring (Afr.) |
Pelargonium peltatum (Ivy-leaved pelargonium, ivy-leaved geranium, cascading geranium.)
- Botanical name: Pelargonium peltatum
- Common name(s): Ivy-leaved pelargonium, ivy-leaved geranium, cascading geranium.
- Categories: Shrubs and Perennials
Plant description:
Family: Geraniaceae
Synonym:Â Pelargonium lateripes
Botanical Pronunciation: pe-lar-GO-nee-um pel-TAY-tum
Pelargonium peltatum requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
April May June July August September October
Pelargonium peltatum produces umbels of pink five-stellate flowers from April to October.The climbers produce schizocarps.
The evergreen Pelargonium peltatum carries mid-green, alternate leaves. They are simple and palmately lobed with a glabrous surface.