Perennials, Tropicals > Pelargonium > Pelargonium odoratissimum > Pelargonium odoratissimum
Pelargonium odoratissimum
Apple Geranium
Origin: Native to South Africa.
| Family |
| Geraniaceae |
| Genus |
| Pelargonium |
| Species |
| odoratissimum |
| Category |
| Perennials, Tropicals |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 8 - 11 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 8b - 9a |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H1c - H4 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -10 to 10 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 14 to 50 |
| Height |
| 25 - 30 cm |
| Spread |
| 60 - 90 cm |
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Description and Growing Information
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| General Description |
| An aromatic evergreen shrub with white flowers and soft leaves. |
| Landscape |
| Flower beds, borders, single specimen, container, and greenhouses. |
| Cultivation |
| Grows best with full sunlight and in neutral, well-drained soil. Does well with fertilizer. Drought tolerant. |
| Shape |
| Sprawling and wide. |
| Pests |
| Grey mould, rust, root-rot, as well as aphids, caterpillars, leafhoppers, vine weevils all pose a threat. |
| Habitat |
| Found in forest undergrowth, or by rocky ledges. |
| Leaf Description |
| Soft, green leaves that are apple scented. |
| Flower Description |
| Star shaped flower that are white with yellow centres. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Chelsea Physic Garden, London, United Kingdom. |
| Propagation |
| Propagate by seed or by softwood cuttings. |
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