Pelargonium crispum 'Variegatum' (variegated lemon geranium)
Botanical Information
Family | Geraniaceae |
Genus | Pelargonium |
Species | crispum |
Cultivar | 'Variegatum' |
Category | Perennials |
Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
Origin | Native to southern Africa and Australia. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 11a - 11b |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | >9a |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H1c |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | 5 - 10 |
Temperature (°F) | 40 - 50 |
Height | 0.1 - 0.5 m |
Spread | 0.1 - 0.5 m |
Growth | Medium |
Flowering Period | April, May, June, July, August |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | A cultivar of P.crispum known for the crisped leaves with cream trimming. |
Shape | Upright. |
Landscape | Suitable for growing indoors. |
Propagation | Propagate from cuttings. |
Cultivation | Grow in well-drained fertile soil with neutral pH, as well as under full sun. |
Pests | Susceptible to thrips, vine-weevil, leafhopper, root mealybugs, whitefly, Pelargonium rust, Pelargonium virus,and Leafy Gall. |
Notable Specimens | Stourhead Garden, Mere, Wiltshire, England. |
Habitat | horticultural origin. |