Pelargonium x peltatum
Ivy Geranium
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Ivy Geranium (Pelargonium x peltatum) - Description
Great choice for window boxes, it has excellent branching which results in a great show of color.
Ivy Geranium (Pelargonium x peltatum) - Blooming
Blooms when the weather gets warm.
Ivy Geranium (Pelargonium x peltatum) - Growth
Pelargoniums perform best in climates that have hot, dry days and cool nights, similar to that of western South Africa. There are many species which result in varied plant needs. Can be grown outdoors year round in climates that have mild winters.
Ivy Geranium (Pelargonium x peltatum) - Planting
Sow seeds from late winter to early spring when average temperatures rise above 70F. Stem cuttings can be taken in spring, late summer or early fall.
Ivy Geranium (Pelargonium x peltatum) - Pest
Aphids, whiteflies, and spider mites.
Ivy Geranium (Pelargonium x peltatum) - Interesting facts
Plants in the genus Pelargonium are often times mistaken as members of the genus Geranium. Plants in Pelargonium do have the common name of Geranium, but from a botanical standpoint they are not true Geraniums. Pelargoniums are mostly native to South Africa, while true Geraniums are native to the Northern Hemisphere. Pelargoniums have woody bases and are all perennials, whereas true Geraniums are not all woody-based and include both annuals and perennials.
Ivy Geranium (Pelargonium x peltatum) - Soil and irrigation
Requires good, fast-draining soil.
