Pelargonium quercifolium Trevor

Pelargonium quercifolium Trevor

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Common Names

Oak-leaf Pelargonium (english)Muishondbos (afrikaans)

Taxonomy

Family GERANIACEAE
Genus Pelargonium
Species quercifolium
SA Plant Number
Basionym Pelargonium quercifolium Trevor

Description

Pelargonium quercifolium ‘Trevor’ is a hardy, evergreen, drought resistant shrublet with interesting, oak-shaped leaves. A useful foliage and textural plant that is worth planting just for its beautiful, maroon-veined leaves which are balsam-scented.

It also bears clusters of gorgeous rich pink flowers from August to January, that are held well above the plant. The flowers attract pollinating insects to the garden.

Looks beautiful in either a mixed bed, mass-planted or as a container plant.

Plant in full sun or half-day shade and, importantly, plant them in well-drained soil.

Size: 30 to 50cm

Wildlife

Plants for Pollinators: The flowers attract a variety of pollinating insects to the garden.

Uses

Landscaping: Looks beautiful in either a mixed bed, mass-planted or as a container plant.

Traditional medicine: An infusion of the leaves is used to treat a number of ailments, including rheumatism and heart disease.

Distribution

Cultivated variety

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