Pelargonium cucullatum subsp. strigifolium (Hooded-Leaf Pelargonium)
Botanical Information
| Family | Geraniaceae |
| Genus | Pelargonium |
| Species | cucullatum |
| Subspecies | strigifolium |
| Category | Perennials, Tropicals |
| Origin | Native to South Africa. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 11 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Greater than 9a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H1c |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | 5 to 10 |
| Temperature (°F) | 40 to 50 |
| Height | 0.4 m |
| Spread | 0.3 m |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | May, June, July, August |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Pristine, white flowers bloom in clusters atop delicate stems. |
| Shape | Upright to sprawling. |
| Landscape | Single specimen, container, or cut flower garden. |
| Propagation | Propagate by seed and stem cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Must be grown under glass in most scenarios due to plant hardiness. Grows best in loam based compost, and under full sun. |
| Pests | No notable pests or diseases. |
| Notable Specimens | Chelsea Physic Garden, London, United Kingdom. |
| Habitat | Tropical coastlines and lower foothills. |
Photographs
Pelargonium cucullatum subsp strigifolium, form. Chelsea Physic Garden, London, United Kingdom.
Pelargonium cucullatum subsp strigifolium, leaf. Chelsea Physic Garden, London, United Kingdom.