Seedling from P. gibbosum ‘Maroon’. Seeds 2010, seedling raised 2011, by Edgar.
Nightscented flowers with dark purplish coloured blotches.
Photo © Edgar
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P. pulverulentum
There are several varieties of this summergrowing species from the section Polyactium.
P. pulverulentum starts growing early in the season from the tubers/stems.
And usually flowers in the middle of the summer.
P. pulverulentum means powdery-white.
The powder on the leaves appears after blooming.
Dormant in the winter.
Photo © Edgar
P. cotyledonis
Pelargonium species from the island St. Helana in the southern Atlantic.
Unique in its section Isopetalum.
Its local name is ‘Old father live forever’ or ‘Old man live forever’.
The leaves usually fall off before the flowering starts.
P. cotyledonis is the only pelargonium with regular shaped petals.
photo © Edgar
P. luridum
Yellow form of P. luridum grown from seed from South Africa.
Similar species are found in Dunkeld Country Estate – near Dullstroom.
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Lara Viking
‘Lara Viking’ is a primary hybrid of P. gibbosum x P. echinatum and is hybridised by Cliff Blackman, Australia, 1983.
The flowers are dark pink at first, but fade to light pink with age. Small purple markings, especially on upper petals. Stem-succulent
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P. gibbosum x P. anethifolium
Primary hybrid within the section Polyactium. Flowers not scented.
Photo © Edgar
P. echinatum
Section Cortusina.
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P. gibbosum ‘Maroon’
Similar to P. gibbosum but the petals have maroon blotches. This is probably a hybrid, though the parentage is not known.
Photo © Edgar
Glauciifolium
‘Glauciifolium’ is a primary hybrid raised by R.H. Jenkins, before 1822. It is a cross between P. gibbosum and P. lobatum.
I think this is one of the best nightscented pelargoniums, strong and more almond flavour than P. gibbosum.
Schottii
Schottii is believed to be a hybrid of P. fulgidum and P. lobatum.
Before 1869.
