Geranium

 

Pelargonium hortorum

Geraniaceae

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Form: Flower
Seasonality: Perennial
Size: 2 feet tall by 2 ft wide
Leaves; Large, round, ruffled edges

Flowers; Large stalk with many flowers, ranging from white to shades of pink, rose, red, and violet
Stems: Semi woody succulent and tough not requiring support
Range/Origin: South Africa
Hardiness: Sunset zones 8,9 12 - 24; A2,A3, 1 - 7 10,11

Comments: Low litter, No thorns, often grown as houseplants

CULTURAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Exposure: Full to partial sun
  • Water: Regular
  • Soil: Rich well drained soil
  • Propagation: Cuttings, seed;
  • Maintenance: Low, removing spent flowers increases blooms

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