Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Geraniaceae

Genus:

Pelargonium

Species:

Pelargonium reniforme

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb , Subshrub

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

pink, magenta

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts from a woody caudex after fire; common in fire-prone fynbos ecosystems.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Sow seed in well-drained mix, keep warm and moist; germination occurs in 2-4 weeks.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash