Best Pelargoniums.

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The genus Pelargonium includes well over two hundred species. The majority of them ( over 80%) are found in southern Africa, and on my recent trip I was lucky enough to see a number that were in bloom. Of these, my favourites were  P. incrassatum, growing in great profusion among rocky banks at the side of the road; and in Namaqualand, P. sericifolium had just come into bloom with viola-like flowers standing tall against beautifully serrated foliage.  On a hike in Gifberg I came across P. magenteum  with masses of magenta flowers with darker marking on each petal. I saw P. triste everywhere throughout my travels, but it wasn't until the last day at the Darling Wild Flower Reserve that I saw a large colony with a huge variation in colour and markings. I could do a post on P. triste alone, there was so much attractive variety of flower, but for the moment, I have included an image of my favourite.
Pelargonium incrassatum.

Pelargonium sericifolium.

Pelargonium magenteum.

Pelargonium triste.
A sign on the genus Pelargonium at Kistenbosch Botanic Garden in Cape Town.

Comments

Amy said…
I would love to see more P. triste. The picture you selected is beautiful!
October 6, 2013 at 5:56 AM
Barry Parker said…
Hi Amy,

You're right! Will do!
October 6, 2013 at 6:26 AM
Caerulean Skies said…
These are amongst some of the most beautiful Pelargonium species of the genera
October 7, 2013 at 5:14 PM
Barry Parker said…
Hi Erika,

Weren't we lucky to have seen them?
October 7, 2013 at 6:23 PM
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