''Geranium palmatum'', falsely called Canary Island geranium, is a species of flowering plant in the family Geraniaceae,

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to the island of

Madeira ) , anthem = ( en, "Anthem of the Autonomous Region of Madeira") , song_type = Regional anthem , image_map=EU-Portugal_with_Madeira_circled.svg , map_alt=Location of Madeira , map_caption=Location of Madeira , subdivision_type=Sovereign st ...

. Growing in a rosette tall by broad, it is an evergreen perennial with divided palmate leaves and pink flowers in diameter on long red stems. Hardy down to , in cultivation this plant requires a sheltered position in full sun with some afternoon shade. It dislikes heavy, wet soils, preferring a light, well-drained medium. It has won the Royal Horticultural Society's

Award of Garden Merit The Award of Garden Merit (AGM) is a long-established annual award for plants by the British Royal Horticultural Society (RHS). It is based on assessment of the plants' performance under UK growing conditions. History The Award of Garden Merit ...

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palmatum Flora of Madeira Endemic flora of Madeira Taxa named by Antonio José Cavanilles {{Geraniaceae-stub