| Botanical Name | Pelargonium peltatum |
| Family | Geraniaceae |
| Genus | Pelargonium |
| Specie | peltatum |
| Common Name | Ivy Geranium, Ivy-leaf Geranium |
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Fragrant or Not | foliage is aromatic |
| Category(Bush/Vine/Tree) | annual bedding plant |
| Height | 12-18 in. |
| Spacing | 9-12 in. |
| Flowering Months | spring |
| Flower Color | Pale Pink Pink Rose/Mauve Magenta (Pink-Purple) Fuchsia (Red-Purple) Red Scarlet (Dark Red) White/Near White |
| Growing Areas | All Pakistan |
| Frost Tender | yes |
| Exposure | Sun to Partial Shade |
| Soil pH | tolerant |
| Propagation | From herbaceous stem cuttings Allow cut surface to callous over before planting From seed |
| Uses | Suitable as Annual bedding and basket plant |
| Other Details | The genus Pelargonium belongs to the family Geraniaceae, a large family of 11 genera and 800 species in the subtropical and tropical areas of the world. There are about 270 species of Pelargonium.The genus Pelargonium derives its name from the resemblance of the shape of the fruit to the beak of a stork, pelargos in Greek. The species name peltatum in Latin (peltate) refers to the shield-like leaves, the petiole being attached to the centre of the blade. In the ground, grow in average to organically rich, medium moisture, well-drained soils with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH. Water regularly during the growing season. Best in full sun, but appreciates some light shade in the heat of the day. Best flowering occurs when nights are cool (50s-60s). Promptly deadhead spent flowering stems. Pinch stems to prevent legginess and promote bushiness. |
