Family | GERANIACEAE |
Genus species | Pelargonium caledonicum L.Bolus sect. Hoarea |
Bibliography | S. African Gard. 22: 229 (1932) |
Native Range | sw. Cape Prov. |
Primary Biome | Subtropical |
Habitat | thickets and steppes |
Description | leaves simple to bipinnatisect, in outline ovate, long scabrously appresed hirsute, stipules subulate, scapes ramose, umbels 2-3, 2-7-flowered, petals red variegate |
Size | 10-20cm |
Color | pale rose |
Bloom | summer |
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Type | tuberous perennial |
Cultivation | sunny site with a deep, drained soil alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun |
Propagation | seed in spring, germ. 1 month, 21-24°C division of resting tubers |
Territory | 2 Africa 27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces) |