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

Pelargonium abrotanifolium is a very hardy, evergreen, erect, much branched shrublet with deeply incised, grey feathery foliage that is both beautiful and delightfully scented.

The flowers, which are borne throughout the year, vary in colour from shades of white or pink to mauve with purple or purplish-red streaks.

This shrublet is very long lived and water wise. Nip the tips to encourage it to branch out. This beautiful, tough little plant requires little attention and will give years of pleasure. Plant in well-drained soil in sun or semi shade.

Size: Up to 50cm

Water wise garden: This small shrublet does not need a lot of water.

Limpopo, Mpumalanga

Natural Habitat Arid areas on rocky outcrops.

Growth Rate: Fast Growing, Evergreen or Deciduous: Evergreen, Hardiness - Frost: Frost Hardy, Plant Type: Shrub - Small, Position: Semi-shade, Position: Sun - Full, Soil: Well-drained, Garden Uses: Butterfly Host, Garden Uses: Container Plant, Garden Uses: Long Flowering, Garden Uses: Rockeries and retaining walls, Garden Uses: Small Gardens, Hardiness - Drought: Drought Resistant, Flower colour: Blue and shades of purple, Flower colour: Pink shades, Flower colour: White - Cream, Garden type: Arid garden, Garden type: Rocky outcrop and Koppie Gardens,

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