Pelargonium peltatum Ivy-leaved geranium (Geraniaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Pelargonium peltatum
Ivy-leaved geranium
Evergreen shrub
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The Pelargonium peltatum plant species is found in S. Africa - Cape Province to East London. It is a member of the Geraniaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Ivy-leaved geranium.

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Latin Name:  Pelargonium peltatum
Common Name:  Ivy-leaved geranium
Family:  Geraniaceae
Author:  (L.)L'Hérit.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1.5   Mature Width:  1.5

Habitat:  Coastal bush.

Cultivation Notes: Requires a light well-drained neutral to alkaline soil in a sunny position[188, 200]. Not very hardy in Britain, it generally requires greenhouse protection but might succeed outdoors in the mildest parts of the country[1], especially if grown against a sunny wall and given some protection in the winter[219]. They can also be grown in containers that are placed outdoors in the summer and then brought into the greenhouse or conservatory for the winter[238]. The plants need to be kept fairly dry in the winter[200]. Very tolerant of pruning, they can be cut right down to the base in the autumn when bringing them back indoors, or in the spring to encourage lots of fresh growth[238]. There are many named forms, selected for their ornamental value[188].

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