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Pelargonium peltatum

Ivy Geranium

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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.

 

Plant Type

Annual

Height Range

Under 1'

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:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.