About
Pelargonium (cvs: 'Bird Dancer', 'Purple Heart', 'Sweet Mimosa', 'Yale', 'l'El�gante', 'Voodoo'; spp: endlicherianum, transvaalense; others) are ornamental pelargoniums chosen for their distinctive flower form, colour or foliage. Popular conservatory, container and bedding plants.
About the genus
Pelargonium are mainly evergreen, aromatic perennials, shrubs and subshrubs from southern Africa producing showy flowers in red, pink, salmon, mauve, white or bi-coloured tones. Popular and widely grown as bedding, container and conservatory plants.
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.