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Pelargonium domesticum

Martha Washington Geranium

Plant photo of: Pelargonium domesticum
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer:

 

Description

The color range on Martha Washington geranium flowers falls into red-purple shades, including lavender, pink, burgundy and purple. White also appears in the blossom mix, along with a host of wonderfully-painted bicolor blooms. Two common patterns are solid petals with white edging or white centers. Martha Washington geraniums have somewhat ruffled leaves in a bright green shade. The edges are often toothed, and leaves release a citrus fragrance when crushed. Overall, Martha Washington geraniums grow roughly 12 to 18 inches tall and 12 to 24 inches wide. The flowers appear in clusters similar to zonal geraniums, but stems tend to be shorter, making a Martha Washington geranium frequently appear to be overloaded with flowers.

 

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Group plants in your garden according to their water needs (hydrozone).