Pelargonium domesticum

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Description

Pelargonium domesticum is shrubby perennial. Erect or somewhat spreading to 3 ft. Leaves heart shaped to kidney shaped, dark green, 2-4 in. wide, with crinkled margins, unequal sharp teeth. Large, showy flowers in clusters of white and many shades of pink, red, lavender, and purple with brilliant blotches and markings of darker colors.

Plant Type

Perennial, Annual

Height Range

1-3'

Width Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Multi-Colored

Flower Season

Spring, Constant

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Rich, Well-drained, Moist

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

Container, Filler, Mass Planting, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Adjust the water pressure of you irrigation system.

Spray sprinklers work best at 30 pounds per square inch (psi), and gear and impact rotor sprinklers at 40-60 psi.