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(Pelargonium cordifolium)
Heartleaf Geranium (Pelargonium cordifolium)
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Di Turner
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Photo by: Di Turner | License Type: Public Domain | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/ | Rights Holder: Di Turner | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2021-10-24T10:35:27-07:00 |
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Summary
Pelargonium cordifolium, commonly known as Heartleaf Geranium, is an evergreen subshrub native to the fynbos and coastal regions of South Africa. It typically grows up to 1.5 meters tall and is characterized by its hairy stems and foliage with a subtle apple fragrance. The pale pink flowers, which are showy and adorned with dark veins, bloom from March to July, adding a delicate charm to gardens. The leaves are distinctive, being flat or curled, heart-shaped, and finely to coarsely toothed, with a dark green upper surface and a white-matted underside.
Heartleaf Geranium is appreciated for its ornamental foliage and fragrant leaves, which are often used in potpourris. It is a popular houseplant and can be grown outdoors in mild climates. This plant is ideal for container gardening, border planting, and as a fragrant addition to herb gardens. It requires full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained soil with moderate moisture. While generally low-maintenance, it can be susceptible to root rot if overwatered and may be affected by common geranium pests such as aphids and whiteflies.CC BY-SA 4.0
Heartleaf Geranium is appreciated for its ornamental foliage and fragrant leaves, which are often used in potpourris. It is a popular houseplant and can be grown outdoors in mild climates. This plant is ideal for container gardening, border planting, and as a fragrant addition to herb gardens. It requires full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained soil with moderate moisture. While generally low-maintenance, it can be susceptible to root rot if overwatered and may be affected by common geranium pests such as aphids and whiteflies.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Subshrub
- Height: 3-5 feet
- Width: 3-4 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Pink
- Flowering Season: Winter, Spring, Summer
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Medium, Fast
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Fragrant, Low Maintenance, Potted Plant, Showy Flowers
Natural Habitat
Fynbos and coastal regions of South Africa
Other Names
Common Names: Heart-Leaf Pelargonium, Hjärtpelargon
Scientific Names: , Pelargonium cordatum, Pelargonium cordifolium, Pelargonium dregeanum, Pelargonium rubrocinctum, Geranium cordifolium, Pelargonium cordatum var. lanatum, Pelargonium cordatum var. rubrocinctum, Pelargonium lanatum, Geraniospermum cordifolium
GBIF Accepted Name: Pelargonium cordifolium (Cav.) Curtis