Pelargonium, Ivy Geranium, Variegated Ivy-Leaf Geranium 'Crocodile'

Pelargonium peltatum

Family
Geraniaceae (jer-ay-nee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Pelargonium (pe-lar-GO-nee-um)
Species
peltatum (pel-TAY-tum)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Good Fall Color
Veined
Velvet/Fuzzy
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Pink
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Calistoga, California

Orinda, California

San Leandro, California

Chicago, Illinois

Kalama, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
2
neutrals
0
negative
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T
| April 2011 | neutral

Grow this trailing pelargonium in hanging baskets or a tall container/tub where it can hang and grow to it's hearts content. It is a vig...Read More

L
Chicago, IL | April 2007 | neutral

not a strong grower in the greenhouse, sensitive to overfertilization, had it for over a year and still no flowers

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