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. |
Photographs
Pelargonium crispum 'Variegatum', form. Stourhead Garden, Mere, Wiltshire, England. 19/10/2019.
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