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    Pelargonium triste

    Also Known As

    • Night Scented Pelargonium

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 6"-12"
    • W: 12"-18"

    planting zones

    • 10a-11

    Pelargonium triste plant details

    Pelargonium triste is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with blue foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Pelargonium triste

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: geraniaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen blue
    Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: container plant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Pelargonium triste

    USDA Zones: 10a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: seaside / salt
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Gardening facts about Pelargonium triste plant

    How to Grow Pelargonium triste

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • seaside / salt tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

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    aka Pelargonium sidoides 'Sidoides', Fancy leaved Geranium, Hardy Pelargonium, Sidoides Geranium

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 12"-20"

    Width: 12"-20"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
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    Pelargonium carnosum

    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
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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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