| Botanical name | Pelargonium species |
|---|---|
| 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.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  Indigenous Indigenous – Originates in South Africa. |
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| Categories | |
| Flowers | January February March August September October November December Various colours: Ranging from light purple, purple, red, pink, white and maroons. |
| Common name(s) | Geranium, Pelargonium |
| Origin | |
| Uses in landscape design | They make ideal container plants and should be kept in a sunny position. |
| Soil conditions | They do well in average, well-drained soil. |
| Uses | The flowers can be used in salads and the leaves can be used as a flavouring for food and drinks. |
| Interesting planting ideas | Plant near vegetables and fruit trees to repel insects. |
| Propagation | Propagate by seed or cuttings. Cuttings can be taken any time of year except Winter months, remove the lower leaves and dip them into a rooting hormone, then plant into wet soil. Keep damp until well rooted and then plant them directly 900 mm apart. |
| Other languages | Malva (A) |
| Harvest | Pick leaves when required. |
Pelargonium species (Geranium, Pelargonium)
- Botanical name: Pelargonium species
- Common name(s): Geranium, Pelargonium
- Categories: Ground Covers and Perennials
Plant description:
Pelargonium peltatum (Ivy-leaved geranium) is a trailing perennial with ivy-like foliage and showy pink flowers. It is ideal for hanging baskets, window boxes and containers. P. Citronellum (Lemon-scented pelargonium) is a large (1m2) well-branched shrub with lemon-scented foliage and pink flowers. P. cucullatum (Hooded-leaf pelargonium), a similarly sized, fast-growing shrubby bush, has velvety foliage and light purple flowers from spring to summer. Hybrids of P. x domesticum (Regal pelargonium) are very decorative, forming small shrubs (400 x 400mm) with beautiful, large purple, red, pink or white flowers in spring.
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Botanical Pronunciation: pel-ar-GON-e-um
Pelargonium species requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
January February March August September October November December
Various colours: Ranging from light purple, purple, red, pink, white and maroons.
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