Pelargonium is a genus of flowering plants which includes about 200 species of perennials, succulents, and shrubs, commonly known as geraniums or storksbills. Confusingly, Geranium is the correct botanical name of a separate genus of related plants often called Cranesbills. Both genera are in the Family Geraniaceae. They are drought and heat tolerant, but can tolerate only minor frosts. Some species are extremely popular garden plants, grown as bedding plants in temperate regions.

Pelargonium hispidum commonly known as Hispid Pelargonium; Grofharig is a South African endemic species from the Western Cape Province where it can be found from Piketberg to Bredasdorp and Swartberg Mountains. Pelargonium hispidum is an erect, branched, evergreen shrub, 2.5 m high, with a diameter of 1 m. The stems of the plant are herbaceous when young but woody at the base. The aromatic leaves are green to dull green with conspicuous veins and glandular hairs present. The leaf blades are irregularly incised. The plant is characterized by an extensive inflorescence with a profusion of small dark to light pink flowers. It flowers throughout the summer from September to April but has a peak flowering period in October and November. Pelargonium hispidum is a tough shrub suitable for coastal gardens, fynbos gardens, low maintenance and water-wise gardens. The shrub is able to grow in most soil types from full sun to semi-shade. In the Western Cape the best time to plant is during the rainy months of winter to allow plants to establish themselves before the warm, dry summers. Plants can be maintained in the garden for several years, but need to be cut back after flowering to keep them tidy and vigorous. Once established, they require water to encourage rapid and healthy growth.