What is the best smelling geranium?
Discover six of the best scented-leaf pelargoniums, below.
- ‘Attar of Roses’ ‘Attar of Roses’ is one of the best known scented-leaf pelargoniums and has both foliage and flowers that release a lovely rose scent.
- ‘Odorata Hazelnut’
- ‘Ashby’
- ‘Shottesham Pet’
- ‘Bitter Lemon’
- ‘Lady Plymouth’
How many varieties of scented geraniums are there?
The more than 200 officially named varieties are categorized according to their aromas. The flowers on scented geraniums are smaller than true geraniums and do not have a fragrance. Many scented geraniums add flavor to food, sugar, syrup and hot tea.
Which geranium is scented?
Organic Herbs, Perennials & Vegetables
| Chocolate Mint Scented Geranium | Cinnamon Scented Geranium |
| Fringed Apple Scented Geranium | Ginger Scented Geranium |
| Lemon Crispum Scented Geranium | Lime Scented Geranium |
| Mrs. Taylor Scented Gernaium | Nutmeg Scented Geranium |
| Prince of Orange Scented Geranium | Prince Rupert Scented Geranium |
How do you get scented geraniums to bloom?
Not any light but direct light. Scented geraniums do best if exposed to around 6 hours of direct light per day. With enough sunlight, scented geraniums will bloom even indoors. Place them near a south or west facing window and they’ll start blooming again.
Is scented geranium the same as citronella?
Citronella Plant Info Though many of its names leave the impression that it contains citronella, which is a common ingredient in insect repellent, the plant is actually a variety of scented geranium that simply produces a citronella-like scent when the leaves are crushed.
Is scented geranium a perennial?
Like their fellow hothouse cousins, scented geranium plants are not true geraniums at all, but members of the Pelargonium genus and are considered to be tender perennials. They are treated as annuals throughout most of Europe and the United States and their beauty is appreciated all over the world.
How tall do scented geraniums get?
1 to 3 feet tall
Scented-Leaved Geranium Plant Profile
| Botanical Name | Pelargonium (scented-leaved group) |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Herbaceous perennial (usually grown as an annual) |
| Mature Size | 1 to 3 feet tall; 1- to 2-foot spread |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun to part shade |
| Soil Type | Rich, medium-moisture, well-drained soil |
Is lemon scented geranium Hardy?
Lemon geranium is a perennial hardy in USDA Zone 9 through 11; elsewhere it can be kept as an annual or wintered as a houseplant in a south-facing window.
What do you do with scented geraniums in the winter?
These fragrant plants are easy to overwinter, either in containers or by taking cuttings. If you bring potted scented geraniums indoors for winter, give them a spot near a bright east or south window for best growth. Plants will become lanky inside. Trim them as needed to keep growth in check.
Do scented geraniums come back every year?
Do scented geraniums keep mosquitoes away?
Scented geraniums seem to be a popular mosquito repelling plant. Recommended by PlantShed, BBG, and NYBG, the favored scent seems to be lemon scented, which is reminiscent of citronella grass. The strong fragrance keeps several types of pests away.
Is geranium a mosquito repellent?
Conclusive research has shown geraniol to be an effective plant-based mosquito repellent, insecticide for controlling pests with low mammalian toxicity and biodegradability. Geraniol is employed as natural enhancer to improve the skin penetration of 5-fluorouracil, diclofenac sodium and silver sulphadiazine.