PELARGONIUM PUNCTATUM

This member of the Geraniaceae family was given this name by Carl Ludwig von Willdenow in 1800. It is found in South Africa, growing in a well drained soil with some water and lots of sun. The caudex can grow up to eight centimetres, the plant up to fifteen centimetres height, 35 with inflorescence with the pink and maroon flowers.

The genera name from Greek; pelargos; 'stork' for the ripening fruits, which resembles the bills of storks. The species name means 'spotted'. I am not sure if this is a winter-grower? Photo by Vered A. Mann. Photo by Brad Johnson. The flowers of a young plant by Vered A. Mann. The flowers of a young plant by Vered A. Mann.