Pelargonium ionidiflorum

Pelargonium ionidiflorum

Common Names

Violet-flower Pelargonium (english)

Taxonomy

Family GERANIACEAE
Genus Pelargonium
Species ionidiflorum
SA Plant Number
Basionym Pelargonium ionidiflorum

Description

Pelargonium ionidiflorum is a very hardy, evergreen, drought-resistant perennial with beautiful, incised leaves.

It bears clusters of gorgeous, violet-pink flowers with wine-red markings all year round. The flowers attract insects to the garden.

Plant in a cottage garden, containers, rockeries or hanging baskets for all year-round pleasure.

It does grow in semi-shade but requires some direct sunlight during the day. Plant in well-drained, compost-rich soil. Be careful not to over water.

Size: 30 to 50cm.

Wildlife

Insects:

The flowers attract insects to the garden.

Uses

Distribution

Eastern Cape

Natural Habitat:


Bushveld

 

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