Pelargonium crispum
Botanical Information
| Family | Geraniaceae |
| Genus | Pelargonium |
| Species | crispum |
| Category | Annuals |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Native to southern Africa and Australia. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 10a - 10b |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | >9a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H2 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | 1 - 5 |
| Temperature (°F) | 34 - 40 |
| Height | 0.1 - 0.5 m |
| Spread | 0.1 - 0.5 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | June, July, August |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Pelargonium crispum is an evergreen perennial well known for its lemon scented leaves. |
| Shape | Bushy. |
| Landscape | Flower borders, beds, and courtyards. |
| Propagation | Propagate from softwood cuttings from spring to autumn. |
| 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. |
Photographs
Pelargonium crispum 'Minor'