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PELARGONIUM capitatum
Species. Downy green, rose scented foliage with an obvious crinkled edge. Pale pink flowers borne grouped in distinctive, close packed heads – up to 20 flowers to the head. Hence the Latin name capitatum or head-like. Decorative, hedgehog-like green seed heads. Can reach about 60cm in the wild. In England seldom grows above 30cm. Spreading, decumbent habit. Widespread along the coast of S. Africa, where it grows in sand dunes. Can be raised from seed or cuttings.
This is the true species form that can often be confused with cultivars such as ‘Pink Capricorn’ or ‘Attar of Roses’. These are likely hybrids of the species.
First introduced into England in 1690 by Hans William Bentinck, head steward to William of Orange.
9cm Pot
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Plant Details: PELARGONIUM capitatum
Plant: PELARGONIUM
Species: capitatum
Common name: Pelargonium
Family: Geraniaceae
Origin: S. Africa
Flower colour: Pink
Flower month: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Foliage colour: Silver
Hardy: Tender
Soil type: Well drained soil
Aspect: Sun
Evergreen: Evergreen
Height: 30
Spread: 30
Flower type: Single
Flower attribute: Elegant
Leaf colour: Silver
Winter grow conditions: Heated greenhouse
Container Compost: Peat Substitute
Web rating: Woottens rating 9/10
Pot Size: 9cm
Foliage scent: Rose
Sub Group: Species
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