Botanical Name: Pelargonium cordifolium
Common Name: Heart-leaved pelargonium Type of Plant: dicot: perennial Habit of Growth: Overall Shape Upright to rounded plant with bold, heart-shaped leaves and prolonged blooming season featuring pinkish purple flowers Height to 4' Spread to 4' Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun to partial shade Soil tolerates nearly any soil with good drainage Hardiness Hardy; zones 8,9, 12-24 Morphology: Leaves cordate fuzzy leaves with a dull gray-green color; margins somewhat lobed and coarsely toothed Flowers terminal clusters of 1" diameter flowers; upper petals larger than lower three petals; petals are pink to purple with darker striping Fruit typical geranium capsule with pronounced “beak” Propagation: stem cuttings Usage: excellent source of color in borders and beds; prolonged bloom and attractive foliage make this a choice plant in cottage style and mixed perennial gardens Landscape Care: Watering likes regular watering; tolerates brief drought Fertilizing balanced, slow-release fertilizer in spring Pruning dead-head and pinch frequently to encourage a dense form Pests/Diseases tobacco budworm, aphids, whiteflies, spider mites Special Conditions/Other Origin: South Africa Family: Geraniaceae Notes: |
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