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plant description

Pelargonium betulinum is an upright slightly woody shrublet which grows to about 130 cm (51 inches) in height, The leaves are small ovate & toothed with large pink to purple flowers and purple markings on the upper petals

This plant is native to the Western coast of South Africa in sandy areas from Yzerfontein to Knysna which has rainfall in winter.

growing conditions

Pelargonium betulinum prefers well drained slightly sandy soil conditions (PH.Neutral)in full sun to part shade. Best planted in the garden in a sheltered place or grown in larger pots.

Pelargonium  betulinum

Birch leaved pelargonium

A beautiful pelargonium with a natural charm, the leaves have a slight camphor scent and resemble that of a birch leaf which is ovate and toothed, when crushed the aroma is released and is used for essential oil, ointment and steam inhalation for coughs & chest complaints. The flowers are pink or purple with purple markings on the upper petals & each flowering stalk has about 3-4 flowers. P. betulinum is an upright slightly woody shrublet which grows to about 130 cm/51 inches in height and prefers well-drained slightly sandy soil conditions in full sun to part shade. Best planted in the garden in a sheltered place or grown in large pots.

 each packet contains 5 seeds

€4.35

Plant details

Growth habit- upright slightly woody shrublet

Soil type- sandy loam  PH neutral

Height-130cm

Flower period- Spring Summer

Position- full sun to part shade

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Scented leaf  uses

The leaves release a camphor aroma when crushed and can be used for the distillation of essential oil, as an ointment or  steam inhalation to treat throat, chest complaints or stomach problems.


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