Botanical Name: Pelargonium odoratissimum
Common Name: Apple-scented geranium Type of Plant: dicot: perennial Habit of Growth: Overall Shape multi-branched, rounded plant with scalloped, rounded leaves and small white flowers held above the foliage Height to 18" Spread to 18" Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun to partial shade Soil required good drainage Hardiness some frost (zones 8,9 14-24) Morphology: Leaves simple palmate leaves with a reniform shape to 2" long on long petioles; margins finely crenate and scalloped with a silvery edge Flowers terminal umbels of fine white flowers to 1/4" across; maroon spots located on two of the five petals Fruit small capsule with a pronounced ‘beak’ Propagation: stem cuttings Usage: grown for aromatic foliage in scented gardens, in containers or mixed with other perennials; also used in herb gardens and medicinal gardens Landscape Care: Watering likes regular watering; becomes more drought tolerant with age Fertilizing balanced fertilizer in spring Pruning pinch regularly to induce bushiness Pests/Diseases tobacco budworm, aphids, spider mites Special Conditions/Other sometimes listed as P. odoratissimum ‘Apple’ Origin: South Africa Family: Geraniaceae Notes: |
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