ivyleaf geranium
Pelargonium peltatum
USDA zones10 to 11
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall1 to 3 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Pink, red, lilac, white
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, chalk
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
Ivyleaf geranium (Pelargonium peltatum) is a perennial for borders, containers, and dry gardens that need little care. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 10 and warmer, down to about 30°F (-1°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes full or part sun and dry to average, sandy, loamy, or chalky soil. Trailing stems reach 12 to 24 inches tall and spread up to 36 inches. Pink, red, lilac, or white flowers appear in spring, summer, and autumn.
Pairs well with Vinca, Ponytail palm, Bloodleaf, and Rain lily.
Native range
Southern Africa.