| Family | GERANIACEAE |
| Genus species | Pelargonium helmsii Carolin sect. Peristera |
| Habitat | grassland and thickets |
| Altitude | subalpine-alpine |
| Description | taproot, stems densely hirsute, leaves opposite, reniform to orbiculate, shallowly lobate, crenate, long petiolate, flowers 5-12 in compact umbel, petals 6-8mm long |
| Size | 10-25cm |
| Color | dark rose |
| Bloom | summer |
| Ca | |
| Type | tuft |
| Cultivation | mesic, slightly humous, semi-shady site alpine house, moist, rich, drained soil, semi-shade |
| Propagation | seed in spring, germ. 1 month, 21-24°C cuttings in late summer |
| Territory |
Australasia
Australia (New South Wales) |
| Bibliography | Plants of the World online powo.science.kew.org International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org |
| Comments | GERANIACEAE
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