Pelargonium echinatum

Also Known As

Cactus Geranium
Sweetheart Geranium

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 12"-18"
W: 18"-36"

planting zones

9a-11

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Pelargonium echinatum plant details

Pelargonium echinatum is a deciduous cactus / succulent with green foliage. In fall, summer and winter burgundy and white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pelargonium echinatum

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: geraniaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 18 IN - 36 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: burgundy and white blooms in fall, summer and winter

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pelargonium echinatum

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: seaside / salt
Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Here’s an unusual Pelargonium from South Africa. It has stout, succulent stems and lots of white flowers with pink markings that are shaped like hearts. This Pelargonium has a long bloom period from late summer through winter. It is summer deciduous but will still photosynthesize through its green stems. Pelargonium echinatum is very long lived if grown properly. It needs a rest period in summer so water very little, if at all. Too much water in summer will shorten its life. Can take fairly low temperatures too. It should be okay to 25 °F. It normally grows in rocky soil with excellent drainage. Would probably be happiest grown in a container with some extra pumice and sand mixed into the potting soil.