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Pelargonium crithmifolium

Also Known As

  • Samphire Leaved Pelargonium

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 20"-40"
  • W: 40"

planting zones

  • 8a-10a

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Pelargonium crithmifolium plant details

Pelargonium crithmifolium is a slow-growing broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and low water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pelargonium crithmifolium

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: geraniaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 0 - 40 IN - wide, 20 IN - 40 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: bonsai, container plant, fragrant foliage, houseplant, long-blooming, nutmeg-scented, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pelargonium crithmifolium

USDA Zones: 8a - 10a
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: low
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Pelegonium Crithmifolium, the Samphire Leafed Geranium has thick fleshy stems, contorted and twisted. This is the Granddaddy of all geraniums. Native of South Africa. Succulent like tight bunched leaves at branch tips emit a scent of ginger and nutmeg when crushed. Between May and October, clusters of white starry like flowers with pink stamens are born. A slow grower with its contorted habit makes this a great choice for bonsai. We grow and ship in 4"pots.

Gardening facts about Pelargonium crithmifolium plant

How to Grow Pelargonium crithmifolium

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • low
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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Width: 6"-12"

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Zones

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Width: 12"-36"

  • sun
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