Pelargonium peltatum (Ivy geranium)
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1.5m max. spread |
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0.3m max. height |
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1-2 years to maturity |
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1 hour care per year |
Botanical name: Pelargonium peltatum
Other names: Ivy geranium
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Genus: Pelargonium
Species: P. peltatum - P. peltatum is a tender, low growing, spreading evergreen perennial (grown as an annual) with ivy shaped leaves and mauve flowers in summer and autumn.
Pelargonium peltatum is: Deciduous
Flower: Purple in Summer; Purple in Autumn
Foliage: Dark-green in All seasons
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Specific pests: Aphids , Caterpillars , Leafhoppers , Thrips , Vine weevil
Specific diseases: Foot and root rot , Grey mould , Pelargonium viruses , Rust
General care
Propagation methods: Softwood cuttings. REGISTER to read more...
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Pelargonium peltatum (Ivy geranium) will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 1.5m after 1-2 years.
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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, City, Coastal, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Ground Cover, Hanging baskets
Cultivation: Use John Innes No 1 compost mixed with sharp sand. Choose a sunny postion, and deadhead frequently to encourage further flowering. Pelargoniums will not survive winter outdoors, so will need to overwinter indoors or be replaced with new plants.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Loamy, Sandy |  |
| Soil drainage: | Well-drained | |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | |
| Light: | Full Sun | |
| Aspect: | South, East, West | |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3) | |
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