Pelargonium grossularioides – 10 Seeds

Pelargonium grossularioides is perennial plant. Common names include: Rooirabas, Gooseberry-leaved Pelargonium and Coconut Scented Pelargonium. This is a low-growing ground cover which flowers almost all year round and has stems which may grow as long as 0.5 m. The furrowed, angular stems are generally in shades of pale to deep reddish in color. Flowers are small (less than 10 mm across)and magenta in color. The leaves have a subtle coconut scent.

Growing Pelargonium grossularioides

Indoor Sowing: Late Summer and Early Autumn.

Direct Sowing: Late Summer and Early Autumn.

• Pelargoniums can be grown from seed in late summer and early autumn.
• Sow the Pelargonium Seeds in a light, well-drained potting soil.
• Broadcast the seeds evenly in the seed tray, covering them with a layer of clean white sand.
• The depth of sowing is usually one-and-a-half times the size of the seed.
• Water thoroughly but gently and provide light shade.
• Germination usually takes place within 3 weeks.
• Pelargoniums grown from seed are generally more vigorous than those made from cuttings.
• The plant can grow easily in a garden where the soils are fairly damp and moist.
• It is a relatively fast-growing, showy, long-flowering but relatively short-lived (5 years) perennial that brings spring color to any mixed border.
• It can be used as a bedding plant to create a dense band of color.
• It also does very well in containers or pots.