Botanical Name: Pelargonium graveolens
Common Name: Rose Geranium
Type of Plant: dicot: perennial
Character evergreen
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape erect to somewhat sprawling with ascending-spreading, fleshy stems; forms a loose, open mound habit
Height 2' - 4'
Spread equal +
Growth Rate rapid
 
Environment:
Exposure outdoors full/partial sun
Soil prefers well draining soil
Hardiness some frost, best in mild climates: zones 8,9, 12-14, 17-24
 
Morphology:
Leaves palmate, alternate, somewhat incised into 3-5 lobes, green blades having a distinctly lemon odor, 2"-3" across, 2"-4" long petioles
Flowers pink-lilac, 1/2" across, pedicels joined at base into head-like rounded cymes - nearly year round
Fruit tiny capsule
 
Propagation:
softwood/semi-hardwood cuttings
 
Usage:
low facer or informal border, container plant – for its distinctive aromatic foliage
 
Landscape Care:
Watering occasional deep soak after established, avoid excessive water
Fertilizing balanced, 2-3 times a year – more if container grown
Pruning pinch back frequently to develop a bushier form
Pests/Diseases snails and slugs, tobacco budworm
 
Origin: South Africa
Family: Geraniaceae

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