About Pelargonium rodneyanum Lindl.
Pelargonium rodneyanum, commonly called magenta storksbill, is a perennial herb species endemic to Australia. It grows up to 40 centimeters tall, and produces leaves with 5 to 7 shallow lobes. Within the species' native range, dark pink flowers bloom between October and February. This species was first formally described in 1838 by English botanist John Lindley, in the second volume of Thomas Mitchell's Three Expeditions into the interior of Eastern Australia. It grows naturally on rocky slopes in forested areas of New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia. When cultivated, this species prefers a sunny location with good drainage. It can tolerate a range of soil conditions, as well as periods of dryness and frost. It is well suited for rockeries and can be grown in containers.
