Native Storksbill - Pelargonium australe (Wild geranium) seeds

Pelargonium australe (Native Storksbill)
A dense, spreading perennial herb with rounded leaves, attractive flowers, and a hardy nature, making it an excellent choice for a variety of garden settings.

Quick Facts

• Height: Low-growing, trailing habit
• Flowers: White, pink, or mauve, appearing in Spring/Summer
• Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Tolerances: Frost hardy, salt spray resistant
• Uses: Ideal for coastal gardens, containers, hanging baskets, borders, and rockeries

Why Grow Pelargonium australe?

Native to Australia and well-suited to its diverse climates, this versatile plant thrives in sandy soils and challenging coastal environments. Its rounded foliage and clusters of delicate flowers provide ornamental value, while its adaptability makes it a low-maintenance addition to gardens.

Bush Food Note

• Edible Taproot: The fleshy taproot is edible and offers a unique bush food experience.

How to Grow

Sowing Instructions:

• No pre-treatment is required.
• Surface sow seeds and cover lightly with gravel.
• Maintain a minimum temperature of 13°C for optimal germination.

Germination:

• Germination usually occurs within 2 weeks.

Planting and Care:

• Position in full sun or light shade.
• Adaptable to a wide range of soil types, including sandy soils.
• Water moderately and avoid overwatering.
• Propagation is readily achieved through cuttings.

Uses in Your Garden

• Ornamental: Adds charm to borders, rockeries, and hanging baskets with its spreading habit and vibrant flowers.
• Coastal Gardens: Excels in sandy, salty conditions where other plants may struggle.
• Containers: Ideal for patios and balconies.

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Bring the beauty and resilience of Pelargonium australe to your garden. Perfect for coastal settings, rockeries, or containers, this native plant is an excellent choice for gardeners seeking a hardy, ornamental addition to their landscape!

        Video by Whip bird environmental

In this video Whip bird environmental discuss the lovely Australian native plant Pelargonium australe.

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