Geranium malviflorum
Care, watering, light and tips for Geranium malviflorum on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Geraniaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 7 days
- Light: Partial shade
- Temperature: 10–30 °C
- Toxicity: Toxic to pets
About Geranium malviflorum
Geranium malviflorum, also known as Mallow-flowered Cranesbill, is a perennial geranium native to the Iberian Peninsula and North Africa. It is characterized by its delicate mauve to violet flowers, with darker veins, which appear in spring and early summer. It is ideal for rock gardens, borders, or as ground cover, adding a wild and charming touch to the garden.
Native range
South Africa
Care tips
It prefers full sun to partial shade exposure, thriving in temperate climates. Watering should be moderate, allowing the substrate to dry slightly between waterings, and it is important to avoid waterlogging. It adapts to a wide range of soils, as long as they are well-drained, even poor or calcareous ones. A common mistake is over-fertilization, as it is a rustic plant that does not require many nutrients.
How to save a dying Geranium malviflorum
- Warning signs
- Yellow or wilting leaves, soft and dark stems, no flowering.
- First aid
- Check drainage, reduce watering, move to partial shade. Prune damaged stems.
- What kills it
- Overwatering and poor drainage, leading to root rot.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if rot isn't too advanced and there are healthy stems for cuttings.