Botanical name

Pelargonium suburbanum subsp. bipinnatifidum

Family

Geraniaceae
Pelargonium suburbanum subsp. bipinnatifidum
Pelargonium suburbanum subsp. bipinnatifidum
Pelargonium suburbanum subsp. bipinnatifidum

Description

A tuberous rooted sprawling shrub up to 40cm. The leaves are bipinnatifidly divided, the margins of the segments are dentate; the umbel-like inflorescence bears up to 6 largish, very striking flowers, colour varies from cream to pale yellow to pink with beetroot-red streaks on the two much larger upper petals; 7 fertile stamens are present.

This species was apparently first collected in an urban area, hence species name suburbanum.

Habitat

Sandy areas in coastal scrub

Flower Date

October to January