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Pelargonium glutinosum

by Johan Wentzel

Common Name
Viscid pelargonium, Balm-scented pelargonium, Sticky-leaf pelargonium
Plant Type
Shrub
Pelargonium glutinosum is a showy, erect, scented perennial shrub that can reach a height of 1m tall. It is ideal for most extreme temperatures and is very hardy, it will look lovely in the background of a sunny garden or in a sunny mixed shrubbery.
Plant Description

Pelargonium glutinosum is a showy, erect, balm- or oak-scented perennial shrub that can reach a height of 1m or more. It has a well branched form and hairy on the stems which are green when young and brown with age. Pelargonium glutinosum has dark green leaves and the inflorescence consists of 1-8 pale to dark pink flowers which are borne throughout the year but reaches its peak flowering period between September and November.

Pelargonium glutinosum is a beautiful plant that will add contrast and beauty to any garden attracting pollinating insects. It is ideal for most extreme temperatures and is very hardy, it will look lovely in the background of a sunny garden or in a sunny mixed shrubbery.

Afrikaanse Naam
Taaiblaarmalva
Hardiness
Very hardy
Position
Sun
Water Requirements
Moderate
Evergreen
Evergreen
Growth Rate
Fast
Flowering Time
Spring
Flower Colour
Pink
Shape
Upright
Soil
Sand
Plant Size
1m
Region
Eastern Cape, Limpopo
Habitat
Mountain grassland
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
No

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