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    Pelargonium peltatum 'Crocodile'

    Also Known As

    • Pelargonium 'Crocodile'
    • Ivy Leaf Geranium
    • Storksbill

    Plant type

    perennial, vine

    size

    • H: 8'
    • W: 8'

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

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    Pelargonium peltatum 'Crocodile' plant details

    Pelargonium peltatum 'Crocodile' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial vine with gold, green and variegated foliage. In summer cream and pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Pelargonium peltatum 'Crocodile'

    Plant type: perennial vine
    Plant family: geraniaceae
    Foliage: evergreen gold, green and variegated
    Mature size: 8 FT wide, 8 FT tall
    Flowers: cream and pink blooms in summer
    Uses: container plant, distinctive veining, trailing

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Pelargonium peltatum 'Crocodile'

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A lovely ivy geranium featuring rough textured green leaves with prominent yellow to white veins, bearing bright pink flowers. Somewhat bushy habit, giving a dense trailing effect. Goes great in containers, or winding through the fronts of borders. USDA zone 9. Full sun to part shade, well-drained soil, occasional water.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    This charming ivy leaf geranium has yellow veined light green foliage. Lovely pink flower clusters. Bushy cascading habit, sun to part shade. Different and pretty.

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    A choice ivy geranium with dark green leaves featuring "crocodile-like" creamy veining. Occasional pink flowers in summer.

    By: Avant Gardens

    Gardening facts about Pelargonium peltatum 'Crocodile' plant

    How to Grow Pelargonium peltatum 'Crocodile'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • seaside / salt tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • gold
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • cream
      • pink

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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