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African geranium

Pelargonium sidoides

★ RHS AGMFragrant

Genus: Pelargonium
Family: Geraniaceae

About this plant

P. sidoides forms a compact rosette of soft grey leaves that are curiously scented. Dainty, dark-purple flowers are held aloft on wiry stems at a maximum height of about 30cm

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H1C

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

Loam

Neutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Requires frost-free conditions and good light. See pelargonium cultivation

Pruning

Deadhead and remove yellowing leaves

Propagation

Propagate by cuttings in spring and summer

Pests

Generally trouble-free but may be susceptible to aphids in spring

Diseases

Generally trouble-free, but may be susceptible to pelargonium rust and Pelargonium viruses

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverPatio ContainerLow MaintenanceCottage Informal

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Two To Five Years