Pelargonium australe

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A bushy and evergreen species perennial Pelargonium with dark green leaves displaying pale pink undersides and red stems. Flowers are white with red veins from late spring to summer. Intolerant of dampness and difficult to propagate.

Scientific classification

Species: Pelargonium australe (Pelargonium australe)
Genus: Pelargonium
Family: Geraniaceae

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Toxicity: Shrubs
Plant type: 0.1-0.5 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of Pelargonium australe

Distribution map

Australia

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of Pelargonium australe

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Pelargonium australe care guide

Allow partial soil drying before watering, avoid cold wet compost around roots
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Allow partial soil drying before watering, avoid cold wet compost around roots

Fertilizing

High-potash pelargonium feed every two weeks through blooming warm season

Pruning

Pinch back tips of shoots in spring or early summer and deadhead to promote flowering.

Propagation

Propagate from softwood cuttings from spring to autumn.

Growing

Will grow well in a frost-free environment, in well-drained fertile neutral to alkaline soil, preferably in full sun but will tolerate some partial shade, in borders or containers. Irrigate moderately from spring to summer, and sparingly in winter allowing the compost to dry up between waterings. Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season and switch to a high potassium fertilizer when flowering starts. Overwinter in containers before the first frost in autumn. See Pelargonium cultivation for further advice.

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