Scented Geranium (Rose Geranium, Lemon Geranium)

Root cuttings in well-drained, lean to moderately fertile soil in full sun to light shade; scented geraniums are a diverse group of Pelargonium species grown primarily for their extraordinary aromatic foliage rather than their flowers. The rose-scented P. graveolens is the classic, with deeply lobed leaves smelling of rose-lemon; other varieties offer scents of peppermint, cinnamon, nutmeg, coconut, apple, apricot, pine, and many other aromas, achieved by rubbing or crushing the leaves. The dried leaves are used to flavor sugar, pound cake, jams, and teas; fresh leaves infuse a subtle rose flavor into cream, sorbet, and pound cake. They are more heat-tolerant than zonal geraniums and can survive Gulf Coast summers in partial shade with adequate water. All scented geraniums root easily from cuttings taken in late summer to bring indoors for the winter in zone 8a. Спосіб посадки: Розмноження живцюванням Відстань між рослинами: 18–24 дюймів Висота: 18–36 дюймів Дні до схожості: 7–21 Температура ґрунту для схожості: 18–24°C

Root cuttings in well-drained, lean to moderately fertile soil in full sun to light shade; scented geraniums are a diverse group of Pelargonium species grown primarily for their extraordinary aromatic foliage rather than their flowers. The rose-scented P. graveolens is the classic, with deeply lobed leaves smelling of rose-lemon; other varieties offer scents of peppermint, cinnamon, nutmeg, coconut, apple, apricot, pine, and many other aromas, achieved by rubbing or crushing the leaves. The dried leaves are used to flavor sugar, pound cake, jams, and teas; fresh leaves infuse a subtle rose flavor into cream, sorbet, and pound cake. They are more heat-tolerant than zonal geraniums and can survive Gulf Coast summers in partial shade with adequate water. All scented geraniums root easily from cuttings taken in late summer to bring indoors for the winter in zone 8a. Спосіб посадки: Розмноження живцюванням Відстань між рослинами: 18–24 дюймів Висота: 18–36 дюймів Дні до схожості: 7–21 Температура ґрунту для схожості: 18–24°C --- Час посадки: 0–6 тижнів spring Root stem cuttings in spring in well-drained, lean to moderately fertile, slightly acidic to neutral soil in full sun to partial shade; scented geraniums are more heat tolerant than zonal geraniums and can be maintained through Gulf Coast summers with afternoon shade and adequate water.