Pelargonium crispum

How to grow Pelargonium crispum growing and care:

Well drained soil, when it’s young need mulch, no more than light frost

What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Vegetative Reproduction

Is it necessary to use vegetative reproduction?
No, but easy to do

Difficulties or problems when growing:
Aggressive

Recommended planting season?
Spring, summer, autumn

Pests and diseases:
Aphids

When is the best time to prune a Pelargonium crispum shrub?
All year

How to prune:
Cut weak and old branches, once in a few years recommend to cut the at least 30% of the plant

Size of the plant?
0.4-1 m, 16-40 inches

Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing

Water requirement:
Average amount of water

Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade

Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
No

Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes

Blooming information

Bloom season:
Spring / Summer

General information about the flower
Pink-purple flower five stamens and attract pollinators

Thinning the bloom:
No need to

Pollination is done by:
Bees, flies

Edible leaves

Leaves harvesting season:
All year

How to harvest the leaves?
After the plant establish can trim branches

Information about leaves:
Green flower bright to dark some variegate with white leaves, jagged leaves 3 lobes, leaf fragrant in lemon aroma

Uses of Pelargonium crispum leaves:
Salad, cooked

Scientific name:

Pelargonium crispum