Genus Species: Pelargonium australe
Common / Product Name: Austral Storksbill

Habit: GROUND COVER (GC)

Available Sizes
14cm

Height x Width: 0.3 - 0.3m x 0.30 - 0.30m

Pruning: None

Frost Tolerance: Medium

Coastal Tolerance: Medium

Clay & Heavy Soil Tolerance: Medium / Well Drained

Drought Tolerance: Medium

Origin: Australian Plant

Evergreen: Herbaceous perennial

Flowering: starts: Spring

Flower Colour: Pale Pink

Irrigation: Yes water during dry periods.

Lower Temperatures: Once established has good tolerance to cold. Temperatures as low as -5°C, leaves will burn however plant has good recover. To rejuvenate growth cut back after frost period is over.

Upper Temperatures: Temperatures to the Mid 30's°C to Low 40's°C. Naturally occurs in areas that are coastal heath lands.

Fertilising: Use a slow release fertilizer annually.

Environment: Plants selected suitable for Melbourne surrounds and southern states of Australia.