Pelargonium tricuspidatum
Pelargonium tricuspidatum
Pelargonium x tricuspidatum
Three-pointed leaved geranium
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Description
Pelargonium tricuspidatum is a natural hybrid between two rarely available South African species. This "geranium" is recognisable by the unique appearance of its foliage. Its astonishing trident-shaped leaves are upright with three points. They boast a beautiful glossy dark green colour. In summer, it produces small white flowers with fine carmine markings that stand out against the foliage. This pelargonium has an attractive upright habit. It is easy to grow in light and fertile soils, in full sun. Outside coastal areas, it should be protected from frost during winter.
Pelargonium tricuspidatum is a spontaneous hybrid of P. scabrum and P. lanceolatum. It is a perennial shrub belonging to the Geraniaceae family. It has an upright, bushy habit, and reaches about 80cm (32in) in height and 50cm (20in) in spread. Its evergreen foliage is abundant and remarkable. It consists of upright, leathery, smooth, veined leaves, divided into 3 heavily toothed lobes along the edges. They radiate from a central stem. This succulent stem helps it to withstand dry periods. Flowering occurs in spring and summer, earlier or later depending on the climate. The flowers are small and delightful. The two larger upper petals have a particularly refined carmine pattern.
Pelargonium tricuspidatum will delight collectors of pelargoniums and other geraniums. Its astonishing growth is particularly interesting. It will look wonderful in a pot or in the ground. Plant it in a location where you can admire it and show it off. It will look wonderful in a pot on a patio or in a conservatory. Pelargoniums often delight us with their sometimes unexpected and wonderful scents. In mild, frost-free climates it is a low-maintenance plant, making it ideal for coastal gardens.
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Botanical data
Pelargonium
x tricuspidatum
Geraniaceae
Three-pointed leaved geranium
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Plant your geraniums and pelargoniums in open ground after the last frosts. Choose a sunny location. You can also plant them in a pot placed in a sheltered position, which you can take out in May. Pelargoniums require well-drained soil, but not necessarily very rich. Water moderately. In a pot, regular watering is necessary throughout the flowering period, then it should be reduced during the plant's resting period. You can keep your geraniums by bringing them indoors under a veranda or a cold greenhouse in winter. They can tolerate light frost, but they will not survive winter in the garden, except by the seaside.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.