Pelargonium sidoides 'Magenta' (Magenta african geranium)
Botanical Information
| Family | Geraniaceae |
| Genus | Pelargonium |
| Species | sidoides |
| Cultivar | 'Magenta' |
| Category | Perennials |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen), Vine |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 11 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | >9a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H1c |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | 1 - 5 |
| Temperature (°F) | 40 - 50 |
| Height | 0.25 - 1 m |
| Spread | 0.25 - 1 m |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | June, July, August, September |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Bright purple, mildly scented flowers hanging from compact rosettes of silvery foliage. |
| Shape | Bushy. |
| Landscape | Group or mass in beds and borders. Edging along walks or paths. Containers, hanging baskets or window boxes. |
| Propagation | Usually by stem cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Grow in average to organically rich, medium moisture, well-drained soils with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH. Water regularly throughout growing season. Best in full sun, but appreciates some light shade in the heat of the day. |
| Notable Specimens | Stourhead Garden, Mere, Wiltshire, England. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
Photographs
Pelargonium sidoides 'Magenta', form. Stourhead Garden, Mere, Wiltshire, England. 19/10/2019.
Pelargonium sidoides 'Magenta', leaf. Stourhead Garden, Mere, Wiltshire, England. 19/10/2019.
