Here’s an unusual Pelargonium from South Africa. It has stout, succulent stems and lots of white flowers with pink markings that are shaped like hearts. This Pelargonium has a long bloom period from late summer through winter. It is summer deciduous but will still photosynthesize through its green stems. Pelargonium echinatum is very long lived if grown properly. It needs a rest period in summer so water very little, if at all. Too much water in summer will shorten its life. Can take fairly low temperatures too. It should be okay to 25 degrees F. It normally grows in rocky soil with excellent drainage. Would probably be happiest grown in a container with some extra pumice and sand mixed into the potting soil. To 3' high.

Kelly Kilpatrick
Propagator