Pelargonium magenteum can be planted as a container plant, and looks particularly good in a terracotta pot in a courtyard. Remember, the species issummer-deciduous (loses its leaves in summer) so do not over-water it during those long summer months.

Propagation can be done by means of seeds and cuttings. Sow seeds in April or May (winter). Prepare shallow seed trays containing well-drained, coarse river sand. First water the tray with a fine rose spray before sowing. The seeds should be sown evenly on the medium and covered with a thin layer of sand of about 3 mm deep. Keep seed tray moist, not wet. Transplant seedlings in September or October (spring) in a 1 pint? use metric bag in a well-drained mixture of 4 parts fine river sand, 2 parts coarse river sand, 4 parts well rotted compost, 2 parts perlite and 1 part vermiculite.

Cuttings can also be taken in April or May (winter) with a sharp knife; to enhance rooting success use a rooting hormone powder. The best results are obtained when cuttings are taken just as the plant comes into leaf. Cuttings should be approximately 50 to 100 mm in length. Cuttings taken in June will be ready for replanting in October of the same year. Use a well-drained potting mix, much the same as recommended for seedlings.