ivy geranium

noun

1. a trailing geranium, Pelargonium peltatum, of southern Africa, having a fleshy stem that becomes woody with age, glossy, ivy-shaped leaves, and clusters of flowers ranging from white to deep rose in color.

Word History and Origins

Origin of ivy geranium¹

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

Finally, pick out hummingbird favorites, like nasturtium or ivy geranium to spill over the sides.

From Seattle Times

Finally, pick out hummingbird favorites like nasturtium or ivy geranium to spill over the sides.

From Seattle Times

Later this year she will defend her thesis exploring theories about leaf whitening in ivy geraniums, and yes, it is as complicated as it sounds.

From Washington Times

She glanced somberly past the bamboo gatherers to where we saw a gray corner of the study with its pink ivy geranium blossoms atop.

From Project Gutenberg

But round the sides of it were trailed long sprays of ivy geranium, making a beautiful bordering.

From Project Gutenberg