About
Pelargonium myrrhifolium, the myrrh-leaved geranium, is a compact, mound-forming species pelargonium producing deeply cut, aromatic, fern-like leaves and clusters of white flowers with pink veining. A rewarding and ornamental pelargonium for a frost-free, sunny border or conservatory.
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.
Plant details
Suggested usesContainers, rock gardens, dry gardens.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in gritty compost. Full sun.
PruningMinimal pruning. Remove dead leaves.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.