Pelargonium peltatum (Ivy-leaved Geranium, Ivy Geranium)
Botanical Information
Family | Geraniaceae |
Genus | Pelargonium |
Species | peltatum |
Category | Perennials, Tropicals |
Origin | Native to Southern Africa. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 10a - 11 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cold season protection under glass. |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H3 - H1c |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | -1.1 to above 4.5 |
Temperature (°F) | 34 to 50 |
Height | 30 - 60 cm |
Spread | 30 - 90 cm |
Growth | Fast |
Flowering Period | May, June, July |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | The vines have soft, wide leaves stemming individually along it. |
ID Characteristic | Many of the ivy geraniums sold in commerce today are hybrids in which P. peltatum is a main parent. |
Shape | Trailing. |
Landscape | Best in hanging baskets, containers and window boxes. May be grown in beds or borders as an annual ground cover. |
Propagation | Usually by stem cuttings but also via seed. |
Cultivation | Grow in average to organically rich, medium moisture, well-drained soils with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH. Water regularly during the growing season. Best in full sun, but appreciates some light shade in the heat of the day. |
Pests | No notable pests or diseases. |
Notable Specimens | Royal Park Rajapruek, Mae Hia, Thailand. Chelsea Physic Garden, London, United Kingdom. |
Habitat | Grows in scrub along coasts, or dry, rocky hillsides. |
Bark/Stem Description | Brittle, trailing stems that spread to as much as 90 cm wide. |
Leaf Description | Thick, lobed, medium green, ivy-like leaves. |
Flower Description | Cclusters of single or double flowers in shades of red, pink, lilac or white. |