About
Pelargonium endlicherianum, Endlicher's geranium, is a clump-forming perennial producing rounded, lobed, dark-green leaves and clusters of distinctive pink flowers in summer, each with two large upper petals veined with dark red and small or absent lower petals. A rewarding and unusual species pelargonium for a sunny, well-drained border or alpine house.
About the genus
Pelargonium are perennials, sub-shrubs and shrubs � sometimes succulent and mostly evergreen � with palmately lobed or pinnately divided leaves and clusters of slightly irregular, five-petalled flowers in shades of red, pink, purple, orange or white. Widely grown as houseplants, patio plants and bedding.
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Mediterranean climate plants, Patio and container plants, Rock garden
Native toTurkey
Care notes
CultivationGrow in well-drained soil in a sunny spot. Plants have good drought resistance and will not tolerate winter wet. A good option for a rock or crevice garden or an alpine house
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed, by division or by softwood cuttings
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to vine weevil, glasshouse leafhopper, root mealybugs, aphids, caterpillars, thrips, fungus gnats and glasshouse whitefly
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to grey moulds, black leg, pelargonium rust and pelargonium viruses