Oakleaf Geranium is a tender evergreen perennial that forms a dense mound of crinkled oak-like foliage primarily with dark veins and a balsam scent. The pale pink flowers with dark mauve marking on the upper petal bloom from lates spring to mid fall. Grows best in partial sun and moist, loose well-drained soils. Annual if grown outdoors out of the 9-10 zones.
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Type:
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Perennial, Annual
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Height:
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1' - 2'
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Spread:
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1' - 2’
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Spacing:
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1.5’
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USDA Hardiness Zone:
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9 - 10
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Culture:
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Full Sun, Part Sun
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Bloom Color:
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Pink
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Season of Interest:
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Summer, Year-Round
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. No serious pests or diseases. Watch for spider mites, aphids, and whiteflies. Water regularly during growing season. Poorly drained soils will lead to stem and root rot.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Rock Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Coleus, Elephant Ears, Sweet Potato Vine
IMAGES: Prides Corner, Pelargonium quercifolium
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
