Pelargonium crispum grow and care – shrub‎ of the genus Pelargonium also known as Geranium, Pelargonium crispum perennial evergreen plant and also used as fragrant ornamental plant, grow in tropic, mediterranean or subtropical climate and growing in hardiness zone 10+.
Leaves bright to dark green some variegate with white leaves, jagged leaves 3 lobes, leaf fragrant in lemon aroma
Pelargonium crispum flower Flower color pink-purple five stamens with dark like vain in the base of the petal, the flowers attract pollinators
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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
Categories of growing Planting Season: Autumn Planting , Spring Planting , Summer planting
Light exposure requirements: Full sun Plants , Part shade Plants
Climates that the plant can grow: Mediterranean Climate , Subtropics Climate , Tropics Climate
Growing speed of the plant: Average growing plants , Fast growing plants
Plant life-form: Evergreen , Perennial plant , Shrub
Plant Uses: Colored leaves , Fragrance , Ornamental plants
Requirements for watering the plant: Regularly water
Hardiness zones: Hardiness zone 10 , Hardiness zone 11 , Hardiness zone 12 , Hardiness zone 13
Ornamental parts: Ornamental flower , Ornamental leaves , Ornamental plant
Leaf color: White leaves
Blooming season: Spring flowers , Summer flowers
Flower colors: Pink flower , Purple flower
Harvest Season: Autumn Harvest , Spring Harvest , Summer Harvest , Winter harvest
Edible Parts: Edible leaves
Culinary uses: Beverage , Cooked , Salad