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Pelargonium peltatum

Ivy Geranium

Plant photo of: Pelargonium peltatum
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Normans/Mullany

 

Description

Clouds of single flowers are produced from spring through fall on this plant, which should be planted in areas that receive part sun. -Monterey Bay Nursery

 

Plant Type

Annual

Height Range

Under 1'

Width Range

Flower Color

Lavender, Red, White

Flower Season

Spring, Constant

Leaf Color

Green, Dark Green, Variegated

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Japanese, Mediterranean, Tropical, Woodland

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Entry, Patio, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, Walkways

Special Uses

Cascade, Container, Filler, Mass Planting, Small Spaces, Hanging Baskets

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.

Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.