Japanese name: ゼラニウム Scientific name:Pelargonium Zonal Group
[Overview]
An evergreen perennial.
A group of garden cultivars developed from crosses among several species, chiefly Pelargonium zonale and P. inquinans.
The stems and leaves are soft and very hairy.
The leaves are simple and alternate, nearly round, with irregular notches and serrations on the margin, and have long petioles.
The leaves usually have a dark brown band-shaped marking and give off a distinctive smell when rubbed.
Dense umbels are borne at the tips of long flower stalks.
It flowers in all seasons, and the flowers are mainly red or white.
Within this group, those whose leaves have richly varied markings are called "variegated-leaf geraniums".
[Cultivation]
Propagate by cuttings.
It prefers a sunny, well-drained place.
It dislikes heat and humidity, so move it to a well-ventilated place in summer.
It is also somewhat sensitive to cold, so care is needed.
