Pelargonium acetosum

Pelargonium acetosum

Common Names

Sorrel leaved Pelargonium (english)

Taxonomy

Family GERANIACEAE
Genus Pelargonium
Species acetosum
SA Plant Number
Basionym Pelargonium acetosum

Description

Pelargonium acetosum is a hardy, evergreen, bushy but sometimes straggling ground cover with semi-succulent bright green leaves that are edged in red.

The gorgeous, brilliant, satiny-pink flowers vary from coral pink to almost white. There are two to seven flowers per stalk, and this groundcover bears flowers almost all year round.

The young leaves and buds are edible and have an acidic taste.

Plant in full sun for best flowering, and soil should be well-drained and composted.

Size 20 to 60 cm

Distribution

Eastern Cape

Natural Habitat Grassland, Rugged Mountainsides

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