Pelargonium ionidiflorum

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 12"-18"
W: 18"-24"

planting zones

9a-10b

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Pelargonium ionidiflorum plant details

Pelargonium ionidiflorum is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer magenta flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - bright shade and regular - low water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pelargonium ionidiflorum

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: geraniaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: magenta blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: cascading, container plant, cutting garden, lacy leaves, mint-scented, peppermint-scented, red stems

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pelargonium ionidiflorum

USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: seaside / salt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A wonderful little geranium from South Africa with bright pink flowers from spring through fall and foliage that kinda smells like celery. Will clump to about 2 ft high and however many feet wide. Loves sun, good drainage and moisture. Top hardy to about 20F, USDA zone 9 and root hardy into the upper teens in a protected spot with mulch.

By: Cistus Nursery

A small growing, evergreen, sprawling perennial with small, deeply incised, grey green leaves covering the stiff, wiry branches. Throughout the warmer months of the year, small, pale pink, butterfly-like flowers are borne profusely in airy clusters on slender stems.The flowers are unusual in that the lower 3 petals are larger than the upper 2.Removal of accumulated spent flowerheads and the occosional fatigued branch is all the maintenance necessary.A tough little plant for the edge of paths, trailing over walls or in hanging baskets.As with all pelargoniums provide good drainage.

By: Zephs

This variety has delicate, small spreading leaves of celery green smothered with rose pink single flowers most of the time...great for baskets...

By: Accents for Home and Garden

An unusual species geranium with lacy green foliage and cascading stems tipped with clusters of wispy fuchsia-colored blosssoms. Contributes an airy effect to arrangements.

By: Avant Gardens

Looking for a long blooming plant that would be perfect for a hanging basket? Here’s your gal! Pelargonium ionidiflorum blooms from Spring thru early Winter with 1/2” airy magenta flowers on long red stems & spills attractively out of hanging baskets (or regular pots) perfect as the main thrill or as a supporting role to other plants in the same container. Growing 12-18” & 18-24” wide with lovely lacey green foliage that has a crisp celery-like scent great for potpourri. This South African native makes an excellent groundcover for well-drained gardens, too. In the garden, combine with Calandrinia spectabilis & Verbena bonariensis for a purple-pink layered confection.