Pelargonium sidoides
'Magenta'
Magenta african geranium
Family |
Geraniaceae |
Genus |
Pelargonium |
Species |
sidoides |
Cultivar |
'Magenta' |
Category |
Perennials |
Type |
Shrub (evergreen), Vine |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
11 |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
>9a |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H1c |
Temperature (°C) |
1 - 5 |
Temperature (°F) |
40 - 50 |
Height |
0.25 - 1 m |
Spread |
0.25 - 1 m |
General Description |
Bright purple, mildly scented flowers hanging from compact rosettes of silvery foliage. |
Landscape |
Group or mass in beds and borders. Edging along walks or paths. Containers, hanging baskets or window boxes. |
Cultivation |
Grow in average to organically rich, medium moisture, well-drained soils with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH. Water regularly throughout growing season. Best in full sun, but appreciates some light shade in the heat of the day. |
Shape |
Bushy. |
Growth |
Fast |
Habitat |
Horticultural origin. |
Notable Specimens |
Stourhead Garden, Mere, Wiltshire, England. |
Propagation |
Usually by stem cuttings. |