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Pelargonium ribifolium Seeds Pelargonium species are evergreen perennials indigenous to temperate and tropical regions of the world, with many species in southern Africa. They are drought and heat tolerant, but can tolerate only minor frosts. Some species are extremely popular garden plants, grown as bedding plants in temperate regions. Pelargonium ribifolium commonly known as Currant-leaved Pelargonium is a South African endemic species from the Eastern Cape Province. Pelargonium ribifolium is a much branched evergreen shrub. It has an erect growth habit, 2 m high and 1 m in diameter. The stems are smooth and herbaceous when young. The base of the stem is woody and thickly covered with glandular green hairs. The aromatic leaves are 3-lobed with toothed margins, numerous glandular hairs, and are hard to the touch. They are often sticky. The flowers, 20 mm in diameter, are white with red markings on the two upper petals. The three anterior petals are also occasionally marked. The currant-leaved pelargonium flowers at irregular intervals throughout the year but has a peak period from September to November. This species can easily be mistaken for Pelargonium scabrum, but the leaves of P. ribifolium are more round, and P. scabrum has pink flowers. The bid amount is for 1 Seed We'll supply you with all the germination & care instructions. |