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Class

Dicotyledons

Division

Angiospermae

Family

Geraniaceae

Order

Geraniales

Genus

Pelargonium

Species

crispum

Description

A polyannual ornamental herbaceous plant used to add colour and elegance to terraces, balconies and windowsills with its lush spring-summer blooms in a wide range of colours depending on variety. Easy to grow, it tolerates hot summers and harsh winters if sheltered.

Varietal description

Pelargonium for balconies, terraces and large tubs. Erect at first and then, as an adult, semi-erect. It is characterised by abundant flowering and superior heat resistance. It therefore also flowers in summer, more so than traditional pelargoniums. It does not require a cold period for flowering. Rapid growth and low heat requirement. Ideal location on balconies is in full sun above 300 m. Slm. To give copious slightly drooping blooms throughout the summer. In the lowlands the summer flowering slows down somewhat when the sun is warmer.

curiosity and special features

The epithet Pelargonium derives from the Greek pelargós meaning stork in reference to the shape of the beak-like fruits of this bird, while the term crispum means rippled or frizzy in relation to the particular shape of the leaves.

Origin and Diffusion

Species native to South Africa, particularly the Western Cape Province.

Flower size

The flower individually is a medium-sized, small flower clustered in an elegant, larger inflorescence.

Leaf

The tomentose leaves have a pentalobed lamina.

Flowering period

The luxuriant flowering period (entity) lasts for a long time, bringing colour and vibrancy to terraces and balconies.

Inflorescence

Inflorescence umbrella.

Leaf color

Solid colour.

Plant height

The height of the plant varies from 0.2 to 0.3 m, ideal for creating balanced compositions in pots and planters.

Lifespan

Polyennial plant.

Suggested planting locations

Suitable for giving a unique decorative accent to balconies, planters, large pots

Stem/stem

The stem is herbaceous, the variety has no thorns.

Flower

The flower is simple in form, medium to small in size, with an asymmetrical corolla and bi-coloured petals. It is arranged in medium-sized umbel inflorescences. It flowers from mid-spring to early autumn, with a flowering period of between 130 and 160 days. It is not particularly attractive to pollinating insects.

Growth

Variety with medium to vigorous vegetative growth, perfect for creating dense colourful patches in pots and planters.

Plant habit

As an adult, the plant develops a globular habitus.

branching

The branching is on the whole average with a suitable ratio of foliage to inflorescence.

pH

For the imperial geranium, the ideal substrate pH is between 5.0 and 6.0.

sun exposure

For luxuriant flowering expose the plant to half shade, bright shade, full sun but above 300 m above sea level.

Ideal climate and temperature

The ideal temperature is between 16 and 20 °C. The biological temperature is between 5 and 33 °C.

Use

Appreciated for its lush blooms as a plant in:

Outdoor ornamental

Hardiness

A variety of medium hardiness, it tolerates summer heat well. It also withstands the cold, becoming, with winter shelter, easily perennial for at least 2-3 years.

Soil/medium

Use a specific substrate for spring plants, containing peat and perlite, which is well drained and mellowed.

Maintenance

Cultivation is fairly easy, with a low level of management effort, and by ensuring adequate water and nutrient supplies, you can achieve excellent growth and flowering results.

cultivation tips

Some useful cultivation tips specific to this variety of Pelargonium:

In low light the plants do not flower Expose the plant to maximum light

Composition

Because of its bearing and scenic flowering, it is perfect both on its own and in compositions with other ornamentals such as Euphorbia E uphoria white, Lobelia erinus, Lobularia maritima.

planting

To avoid stress, take care to remove the seedling from its container without damaging the roots and place it in a pot or planter, ensuring that the lump is well moist but free of stagnation.

Reproduction/Propagation

Reproducible by cuttings.

Irrigation

Use rainwater, or alternatively water from the aqueduct, either manually or through an irrigation system. In the initial stages, water the substrate well, assisting the seedling to root properly in the new site; then allow the soil to dry out slightly between irrigations, avoiding both water stagnation, which can lead to the development of fungal diseases and root rot, and dryness.

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Fertilization

Apply a specific fertiliser for ornamental plants directly to the substrate by distributing it in liquid form, i.e. diluted in the irrigation water, without exceeding the doses and frequencies.

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Edibility for humans

Species ornamental, not edible.

Human toxicity

Toxicity not known, avoid ingestion.

advise 1

Pelargonium crispum Angeleyes perform better in terms of heat resistance, which makes them flower well even in summer, especially at altitudes above 300 m. Slm. They are also cold-hardy. This means that, with winter shelter, they can easily become perennials, for at least 2-3 years.