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    Pelargonium 'Crystal Palace Gem'

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 1'-3'
    • W: 1'-3'

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

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    Pelargonium 'Crystal Palace Gem' plant details

    Pelargonium 'Crystal Palace Gem' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green and variegated foliage. In fall, spring and summer red and salmon flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Pelargonium 'Crystal Palace Gem'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: geraniaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green and variegated
    Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 1 FT - 3 FT - tall
    Flowers: red and salmon blooms in fall, spring and summer
    Uses: clumping, cottage garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Pelargonium 'Crystal Palace Gem'

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Introduced in 1869 and described in an 1892 catalog thusly, 'Broad golden yellow margin with central disc of green, dwarf and free; one of the best.' We agree, for its clean bright foliage and sparkling scarlet single flowers light up the garden and pots like few other plants.

    By: Select Seeds

    This fancy has fan shaped foliage with dark blotched zoning...bright red single flowers shimmer over the lime green foliage

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    Mostly yellow leaves with a splash of green. Orange red flowers.

    By: Avant Gardens

    Gardening facts about Pelargonium 'Crystal Palace Gem' plant

    How to Grow Pelargonium 'Crystal Palace Gem'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • seaside / salt tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red
      • salmon

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    aka Pelargonium brevipetalum, Pelargonium eberlanzii, Pelargonium ferulaceum, Fleshy Stalk Pelargonium

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 12"-18"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun
    Photo of Pelargonium carnosum close-up, flower by Stan Shebs
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    Pelargonium graveolens

    aka Rose Geranium, Scented Geranium

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 18"-24"

    Width: 18"-24"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Pelargonium graveolens flower by J.G. in SF
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    Pelargonium triste

    aka Night Scented Pelargonium

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 12"-18"

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Pelargonium triste close-up, flower by Stan Shebs
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    Pelargonium 'Frank Headley'

    aka Pelargonium x hortorum 'Frank Headley', Frank Headley Fancy leaved Geranium, Frank Headley Horseshoe Geranium, Frank Headley Zonal Geranium

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 24"

    Width: 18"

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Pelargonium 'Frank Headley' flower by Karl Gercens III
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    Pelargonium crispum

    aka Pelargonium crispum 'Lemon', Fragrant Geranium, Lemon Geranium, Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 18"-30"

    Width: 12"-36"

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Pelargonium crispum foliage by Alan Lorence
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