Perennials, Tropicals > Pelargonium > Pelargonium inquinans > Pelargonium inquinans
Pelargonium inquinans
Inquinans Geranium
Origin: Native to South Africa.
| Family |
| Geraniaceae |
| Genus |
| Pelargonium |
| Species |
| inquinans |
| Category |
| Perennials, Tropicals |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 7 - 11 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 7b - 9a |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H5 - H1c |
| Temperature (°C) |
| - 15 to 5 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 5 to 40 |
| Height |
| 0.6 - 1 m |
| Spread |
| 0.1 - 0.2 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| General Description |
| An upright, evergreen shrub with soft, broad leaves. Each stem bears a cluster of bright, red flowers. |
| Landscape |
| Flower bed, bed borders, single specimen, container, greenhouses. |
| Cultivation |
| Grow in sandy or clay loam under full sun. Prefers moist soil that is slightly acidic. |
| Shape |
| Upright and erect. |
| Pests |
| Grey mould, rust, root-rot, as well as aphids, caterpillars, leafhoppers, vine weevils all pose a threat. |
| Habitat |
| Grows in moist environments near the coastline. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Chelsea Physic Garden, London, United Kingdom. |
| Propagation |
| Propagate from stems cuttings or seed. |
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