Michael's Opinion
I was first exposed to this plant as a student at the Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens and have seen it remain in botanical commerce through thirty years of horticultural cultivation. Suited to edging and planters and pots but not to be grown for its rather weak blooms.
Botanical Information
| Family | Geraniaceae |
| Genus | Pelargonium |
| Cultivar | 'Madame Salleron' |
| Category | Annuals |
Description and Growing Information
| Landscape | Annual bedding plant, edging or container. |
| Propagation | Propagate by cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Grow in moisture-retentive, rich soil in full sun or partial shade. |
| Pests | May be affected by rust. |
| Notable Specimens | The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada, grown as an annual. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
