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Pelargonium tricuspidatum

Pelargonium x tricuspidatum
Three-pointed leaved geranium

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This pelargonium is rare in cultivation. It stands out with its upright leaves with three points, resembling a trident. These unique leaves are smooth and tough. It bears small white flowers streaked with carmine, delicately shining against the dark foliage. It is a small evergreen shrub with an upright habit. It is quite vigorous, but is frost-sensitive. It is easily grown in pots in light and fertile soils, in full sun. It should be overwintered in a frost-free location.
Flower size
1 cm
Height at maturity
80 cm
Spread at maturity
50 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -4°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil, Moist soil
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Best planting time April to May
Recommended planting time March to May
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Flowering time May to August
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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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Pelargonium tricuspidatum (Flowering) Flowering

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time May to August
Inflorescence Corymb
Flower size 1 cm
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour dark green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 80 cm
Spread at maturity 50 cm
Growth rate fast

Botanical data

Genus

Pelargonium

Species

x tricuspidatum

Family

Geraniaceae

Other common names

Three-pointed leaved geranium

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference18950

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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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Planting period

Best planting time April to May
Recommended planting time March to May

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow
Type of use Border, Container, Greenhouse, Conservatory
Hardiness Hardy down to -4°C (USDA zone 9b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 4 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Neutral, Any
Soil type Chalky (poor, alkaline and well-drained), Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil, Ordinary, well-drained.

Care

Pruning instructions Prune in September, after flowering.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time September
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Needs to be stored

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