African Geranium, Kalwerbossie Geranium, Pelargonium sidifolium
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.
| 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 |
| 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 |
How many Pelargonium sidoides (African Geranium) do I need for my garden?
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