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Pelargonium sidoides (African Geranium)

African Geranium, Kalwerbossie Geranium, Pelargonium sidifolium

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Pelargonium sidoides, African Geranium, Pelargonium sidifolium, evergreen perennial, evergreen shrub, burgundy flowers, dark flowers

Visually appealing even when not in flower, award-winning Pelargonium sidoides (African Geranium) is an evergreen, tender perennial forming a compact rosette of heart-shaped, velvety, silver-gray leaves edged in exquisite scallops. Blooming from early summer to frost, small, butterfly-shaped, crimson-black flowers are produced atop wiry stems, well above the fragrant foliage. This delicate Pelargonium blooms year-round in mild climates. Perfect for rockeries, this is also an excellent container plant.

  • Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society
  • Grows up to 10-12 in. tall and wide (20-30 cm).
  • Performs best in full sun in moderately fertile, neutral, well-drained soils. In hot climates, provide afternoon shade. Irrigate regularly to occasionally spring through summer. Drought tolerant, once established.
  • Perfect addition to beds and borders, cottage gardens, city gardens, Mediterranean gardens or containers.
  • Virtually disease free. Watch for aphids.
  • Deadhead and remove yellowing leaves. Propagate by cuttings in spring and summer.
  • Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.
  • Native to South Africa

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Requirements

Hardiness 9 - 11
Climate Zones 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Plant Type Perennials
Plant Family Geraniaceae
Genus Pelargonium
Common names Geranium
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Fall
Height 10" - 1'
(25cm - 30cm)
Spread 10" - 1'
(25cm - 30cm)
Spacing 12" (30cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Low, Average
Soil Type Loam
Soil pH Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen
Tolerance Drought
Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Edging, Patio And Containers
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Mediterranean Garden, Informal and Cottage, Gravel and Rock Garden
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Requirements

Hardiness 9 - 11
Climate Zones 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Plant Type Perennials
Plant Family Geraniaceae
Genus Pelargonium
Common names Geranium
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Fall
Height 10" - 1'
(25cm - 30cm)
Spread 10" - 1'
(25cm - 30cm)
Spacing 12" (30cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Low, Average
Soil Type Loam
Soil pH Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen
Tolerance Drought
Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Edging, Patio And Containers
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Mediterranean Garden, Informal and Cottage, Gravel and Rock Garden
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