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Pelargonium graveolens


Sweet-Scented Geranium




Origin:  Native to South Africa.
Family
Geraniaceae
Genus
Pelargonium
Species
graveolens
Category
Perennials, Tropicals
USDA Hardiness Zone
9 - 11
Canadian Hardiness Zone
9a and greater
RHS Hardiness Zone
H3 - H1c
Temperature (°C)
- 5 to 10
Temperature (°F)
23 to 50
Height
1.2 m
Spread
1 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
JuneJulyAugust
General Description
A bright evergreen shrub that blooms in the summer.
Landscape
Single specimen, container, flower garden.
Cultivation
Grow under glass. Fertile, well-drained soil. Neutral pH. Soil should contain sand. Requires full sun.
Shape
Bushy, erect.
Pests
Grey mould, rust, root-rot, as well as aphids, caterpillars, leafhoppers, and vine weevils all pose a threat.
Habitat
Grows in mountains under sheltered positions. Prefers moist environments.
Notable Specimens
Chelsea Physic Garden, London, United Kingdom.
Propagation
Propagate by softwood cuttings.
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