Flower - Ivy Leaf Geranium

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Pelargonium peltatum - Ivy Leaf Geranium

Pelargonium peltatum (Ivy Leaf Geranium) growing in a modern garden.

Pelargonium peltatum (Ivy Leaf Geranium) on the Unidentified maker, Broderie Perse Tree of Life Counterpane detail, 1790-1815. Cotton 96 1/2 x 92 1/2 in. Collection of Shelburne Museum. 1952-551.

Pelargonium peltatum (Ivy Leaf Geranium) (published as Geranium peltatum) from Curtis's Botanical Magazine, vol. 1, plate 20 (1787)

Common Names: Ivy leaf geranium, cascading geranium, ivy-leaved geranium

Description: Pelargonium peltatum (Ivy Leaf Geranium) is a member of the Geranium Family (Geraniaceae). The Hortus Kewensis, ed. 2, vol. 4 recorded that Pelargonium peltatum (published as Pelargonium lateripes), native to the Cape of Good Hope, was introduced into cultivation in 1787.

Quilts with this Pelargonium peltatum (Ivy Leaf Geranium) motif:

Shelburne Museum, Broderie Perse Tree of Life Counterpane, Object Number1952-551, Chintz Quilts:Unfading Glory, p. 34, late 18th Century
Victoria and Albert Museum, Unquilted Bed Cover, Object Number T.382-1960, 1811-1815

Chintz with this Pelargonium peltatum (Ivy Leaf Geranium) motif:

None known at this time

Additional Pelargonium peltatum (Ivy Leaf Geranium) Motifs

Pelargonium peltatum (Ivy Leaf Geranium) from the Victoria and Albert Museum, Bed Cover, Given by Alice B. Kershaw, 1811-1815 (made)

Quilts with this Pelargonium peltatum (Ivy Leaf Geranium) motif:

Victoria and Albert Museum, Bed Cover, Given by Alice B. Kershaw, Accession Number T.382-1960, 1811-1815 (made)

Chintz with Pelargonium peltatum (Ivy Leaf Geranium) motif:

None currently known.