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
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