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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
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
JuneJulyAugustSeptember
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.
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