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Transvaal pelargonium

Pelargonium transvaalense

Genus: Pelargonium
Family: Geraniaceae

About this plant

P. transvaalense is a deciduous, tuberous perennial, to 80cm tall, with 5-lobed, hairy leaves, often zoned with dark purple markings, and sprays of pink flowers with red veins

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H1C

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

Loam

pH

AlkalineNeutral

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Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Good for outdoor display once risk of frost is past. See pelargonium cultivation

Pruning

Deadhead regularly

Propagation

Propagate by seed or by softwood cuttings

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids in spring

Diseases

May be susceptible to Pelargonium rust and Pelargonium viruses

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverLow MaintenancePatio Container

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years