Perennials, Tropicals > Pelargonium > Pelargonium tomentosum > Pelargonium tomentosum
Pelargonium tomentosum
Peppermint Geranium
Origin: Native to Southern Africa.
| Family |
| Geraniaceae |
| Genus |
| Pelargonium |
| Species |
| tomentosum |
| Category |
| Perennials, Tropicals |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 11 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| Greater than 9a |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H1c |
| Temperature (°C) |
| 5 to 10 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 40 to 50 |
| Height |
| 0.5 m |
| Spread |
| 0.7 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| General Description |
| This species of Pelargonium has wide, velvety leaves with a distinct peppermint aroma. Small clusters of tiny, white flowers emerge during the late spring. |
| Landscape |
| Flower borders, flower beds, greenhouse, containers, and edging. |
| Cultivation |
| Grow under glass. Specifically it does well in light, well-drained, alkaline soil with full sunlight. |
| Shape |
| Bushy. |
| Pests |
| Vine weevils, caterpillars, thrips as well as grey mould. |
| Habitat |
| Sandy soil on the margins of forests along streams. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Chelsea Physic Garden, London, United Kingdom. |
| Propagation |
| Propagate from seed but cuttings work as well. |
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