Pelargonium fruticosum
Pelargonium fruticosum
Pelargonium fruticosum
Wild Malva, Woody Cranesbill, Shrubby Geranium
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Description
The Pelargonium fruticosum, which could be translated as shrubby pelargonium, is a South African botanical species that forms a well-branched shrub, recognisable by its particularly fine, crisped, parsley-like foliage that releases a fragrance when crushed. This pelargonium is also characterised by its mahogany branches and small pale pink flowers with dark pink markings. Although not widely cultivated, it is a relatively easy plant to grow that charms with its light and refined yet original appearance. Provide it with sunlight and a light, fertile soil that is neither too acidic nor too alkaline. It is a drought-resistant species but sensitive to cold, so it should be grown in a pot anywhere but the Mediterranean coast.
The Pelargonium fruticosum grows in the south of the Cape province of South Africa, from the coast up to 100 km (62.1mi) inland, from sea level to an altitude of 1500 m (4921ft). Therefore, it is a species capable of adapting to a fairly wide range of climates. It can withstand short freezes of around -4°C (24.8°F) and is well-suited to drought. It is found in moderately humiferous soils with a neutral to slightly acidic pH. This Pelargonium fruticosum is a small shrub with a variable habit, more or less upright or prostrate depending on the growing conditions. Ultimately, it reaches a height of between 45 and 80 cm (18 and 32in). Its branches are green when young, then turn reddish-brown and become woody at the base. The leaves, leathery and slightly fleshy, are intensely divided into 3 leaflets with very narrow segments. Their lamina is covered with sparse, glandular hairs that contain a fragrant essential oil. The colour of the leaves is a fairly light green, and the tips of the segments are often reddish. The flowering occurs from May to August, depending on the climate (in spring in the Mediterranean region). Each flower stem bears 1 to 4 small flowers. Each flower measures about 3 cm (1in) in diameter and consists of 5 petals. The petals are light pink to white, with the two upper ones larger and marked with a deep pink base.
The pelargoniums and geraniums, unlike the perennial geraniums we cultivate in our gardens, are frost-sensitive plants that can only be planted in open ground in frost-free coastal gardens. Elsewhere, they make excellent container plants that can be easily overwintered indoors from year to year. So, plant these fragrant pelargoniums in a place where you can touch them to savour the full range of their scents. Pelargonium fruticosum is a plant that perfectly withstands summer drought and requires very little maintenance, making it valuable for dry gardens by the sea.
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Pelargonium
fruticosum
Geraniaceae
Wild Malva, Woody Cranesbill, Shrubby Geranium
South Africa
Planting and care
Plant your geraniums and pelargoniums in open ground after the last frosts, in a sunny position. You can also plant them in a pot placed in a sheltered location, which you will take out in May. If you plant them in open ground, wait until the frosts have passed. Fragrant geraniums require well-drained, but not necessarily very rich soil. Water moderately. In a pot, regular watering is necessary in summer, and it should be reduced in winter. You can keep your pelargoniums by bringing them indoors under a veranda or a cold greenhouse in winter. They can tolerate a light frost, but they will not survive the winter in the garden, except by the seaside.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
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