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

Gardening facts about Pelargonium peltatum 'Crocodile' plant

How to Grow Pelargonium peltatum 'Crocodile'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • seaside / salt tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • regular

Features

  • Flower Color

    • cream
    • pink
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • gold
    • green
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