About

Pelargonium rodneyanum, the magenta geranium, is a compact, bushy species pelargonium producing striking magenta-pink flowers over attractive foliage across a long season. A rewarding ornamental pelargonium for a frost-free, sunny garden 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.