Perennials, Tropicals > Pelargonium > Pelargonium graveolens > Pelargonium graveolens
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 |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| 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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