학명: Pelargonium crispum (L.) L'Hér. ex Aiton
영명: Lemon-Scented Geranium/Finger Bowl Geranium
분류: 쥐손이풀과(Geraniaceae)
학명풀이:
Pelargonium: 황새(씨의 머리 부분 모양 암시)
crispum: With curled or wavy margins
원산지: 남아프리카
사진: 강원도립화목원
설명:
Pelargonium crispum (Lemon-Scented Pelargonium) is a small frost hardy perennial evergreen shrub with pink flowers in early Summer and mid Summer. It grows well in semi-shade and direct sun, and prefers medium levels of water. The flowers are rotate shaped. It looks best in Summer.
Soil
Pelargonium crispum grows in soils ranging from a pH of 6.5 (slightly acidic ranges from 6.1 to 6.5) to 8.5 (alkaline ranges from 8.1 to 8.5). It is adapted to clay, clay loam, loam, loamy sand, sandy clay, sandy clay loam and sandy loam soils, and prefers medium fertility.
Growth
This is a erect shrub has an ultimate height of 0.9m / 3ft and spread of 0.6m / 2ft. It can take 4-5 years to reach its ultimate height.
Leaves
The leaves are green in Spring and Summer. They are lobed in shape. The leaf has an undulate margin.
Exposure
The plant prefers a sheltered situation.
Scent
A strong pleasant scent is emitted from the leaf. Strong citrus scent especially when crushed.
Uses
Borders, container plant and flowering shrub.
Progagation
Propagation techniques include cuttings.
Origin
South Africa, Cape Province.
출처: http://www.plantdatabase.co.za/Pelargonium_crispum