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