Carpet Geranium
Geranium incanum
Also known as
South African Cranes' Bill, Horlosies, Vrouetee, Vrouebossie, Bergtee (Afr.), Tlako, Ngope-Sethsoha (Sotho), Cranesbill
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Full Sun
Easy care
Moderate watering
Half-hardy
10a
USDA zone
-1°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
50cm | Max | 60cm |
20cm | Min | 20cm |
1 months to reach maturity
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
This plant has no fragrance
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Carpet Geranium Overview
A dense spreading ground cover that is naturally occurring along the Cape coast. It has flowers almost throughout the year, peaking in summer. Grow this pretty perennial in sunny rock gardens, along walkways or on the front of a sunny flower garden. ZA Distribution: Eastern Cape, Western Cape.
Common problems with Carpet Geranium
No known pests and diseases.
Carpet Geranium Companion Plants
Geranium peltatum, Helichrysum cymosum, Monsonia speciosa, Agathosma Kluitjieskraal,
How to harvest Carpet Geranium
Harvest seeds before the pods burst open and gets blown away by the wind.
How to propagate Carpet Geranium
Seed
Sowing time best in Autumn and Spring. Ideal sowing depth is between 2-5 mm. The plants do self-sow with proficiency.
Cuttings
Those with darker coloured flowers, are best propagated by cuttings.
Division
By seeds or division in the autumn or spring. undefined
Special features of Carpet Geranium
Attracts useful insects
Attracts insects like butterflies.
Drought resistant
Moderate drought tolerance
Ground cover
Other uses of Carpet Geranium
Soft ground cover and has some traditional medicinal uses.
Medicinal
Traditionally used as a medicinal tea for bladder, venereal disease and menstruation issues.
Edible
Herbal tea is made from the leaves.
