Botanical Name: Pelargonium peltatum
Common Name: Ivy Geranium
Type of Plant: dicot: perennial
Character evergreen
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape spreading, trailing plant with succulent glossy leaves
Height 12-18"
Spread 3-4'
Growth Rate mod.-rapid
 
Environment:
Exposure outdoor half-shade to full sun
Soil prefers a well-drained soil
Hardiness some frost (zones 15-17, 22-24)
 
Morphology:
Leaves peltate, palmately lobed, somewhat waxy and succulent, sometimes zoned with a reddish stripe
Flowers umbels of white, red, pink, lavender or purple flowers
Fruit small capsule
 
Propagation:
stem cuttings
 
Usage:
groundcover on slopes, open areas – excellent hanging basket plant, good in large or small scale plantings
 
Landscape Care:
Watering keep fairly dry – doesn't like to be water-logged
Fertilizing balanced, 1/2 strength, monthly during growing season
Pruning head back frequently to keep dense and bushy
Pests/Diseases snails, slugs, spider mites, fungus
Special Conditions/Other avoid heavy overhead watering
 
Origin: South Africa
Family: Geraniaceae

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