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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
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
MayJuneJuly
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, and 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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