P. acetosum is an upright, evergreen perennial, up to 60cm tall. The branches are slender, smooth and succulent when young. The somewhat fleshy leaves are glaucous green, round, leathery and have an obovate outline. The red and coarsely crenate margin of the leaves is a characteristic feature of this particular species. The attractive flower colour varies from salmon pink to almost white. The flowers are borne in clusters of two to seven and the flowering period is throughout the year.
 
The common name sorrel-leaved pelargonium refers to the resemblance of the leaves to those of the herbal plant, sorrel or Rumex acetosa. P. acetosum was first cultivated in the Chelsea Physic Garden in England in 1724.
 
The young leaves and buds can be eaten in salads and added to soups and stews, they have a pleasing, acidic, lemony taste. 
 
The sorrel-leaved pelargonium can easily be grown from cuttings and seeds. Cuttings can be taken any time of the year as they root very easily.
 
PLanted up in a beautiful 7" vinatge terracotta pot with a really pretty patina, our English vintage claypots are all over 50 years old, many are 80 years and some are Edwardian and Victorian. We choose our little pots carefully avoiding any large cracks or chips but as they are well-loved by many generations of gardeners and many are handmade, some will have little quirks.
 
We include really detailed growing instructions for geraniums and scented geraniums, along with some ideas of how to use their leaves and decorate your home with these these timelessly classic potted plants. They're packed up carefully in compostable boxes packed with straw and shipped with an overnight courier service.
 
Our potted plants make lovely gifts and come with a personalised gift card and the option of our Cambridge Imprints wrapping paper and velvet ribbon.