Tender Geranium
Pelargonium spp.
Also known as
Geranium, Pelargonium
Pelargonium cucullatum Contour Path Rhodes Mem by Andrew massyn (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Full Sun
Easy care
Light watering
Tender
H1c
RHS hardiness
5°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
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1m | Max | 1m |
10cm | Min | 10cm |
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
This plant has a strong fragrance
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Tender Geranium Overview
Pelargonium is a large genus containing around 230 species, sometimes incorrectly known as geraniums. There are many varieties, cultivars and hybrids of usually evergreen, sometimes succulent perennials, subshrubs and shrubs. These are native to warm temperate and tropical zones worldwide but with a centre of diversity in Southern Africa. They are commonly known by the name Geranium, this genus is often confused with the similar-looking, hardy genus called Geranium. Species from the genus Geranium are often called Hardy Geranium to distinguish between these confusing common names. They have palmately-lobed or pinnately-divided sometimes fragrant and patterned leaves and attractive umbels of 5-petalled flowers in a variety of colours and forms. Several species are popular as houseplants and as bedding in cool temperate regions where they are usually grown as annuals. Drought and heat tolerant, these plants also have a long flowering period, but need protection from frosts.
Common problems with Tender Geranium
How to propagate Tender Geranium
Cuttings
Softwood cuttings can be taken in spring, late summer, or early autumn.
Division
Special features of Tender Geranium
Attractive flowers
Other uses of Tender Geranium
Grown for their foliage and colourful flowers. Some are grown for the fragrance of their leaves. They are useful in pots or as bedding plants; in warm conditions flowers are borne almost continuously. Suitable for coastal conditions.