26 Sep ’14 – Distinguished relatives

Who hasn’t grown a Pelargonium? They are great for summer colour in a sunny spot and give a longer display on a windowsill indoors. I have a couple of cherished, un-named zonals that have been grown from gifted cuttings. However, I also grow some of the species. Most of these are scented-leaf varieties, but I also have some of the more unusual species too.

Pelargonium gibbosum

This is P. gibbosum – a bit of a straggly plant that needs space to sprawl, some support for its brittle stems and the greenish-yellow flowers are produced infrequently. However, when it does flower its value is revealed in its scent, which is released during the night.

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