Peppermint geranium

Pelargonium tomentosum, Peppermint-Scented Geranium, Perennial, , San Marcos Growers

Pelargonium tomentosum (Peppermint-Scented Geranium)

An oldie but a goodie!! This is Pelargonium tomentosum which is very popular for its HUGE peppermint scented leaves which are very soft and velvety to the touch. It does produce small white flowers but it is definitely the foliage that is the feature on this one! When we say its an oldie, this one is actually a species that was introduced by Masson in 1790!! #garden #gardening #plants #scented #pelargonium #geranium #gardenersworld #gardenwishlist #plantsmakepeoplehappy #leaves #foliage

By far the largest group of Pelargoniums in our collection - Scented-leaved pelargoniums are a delightful group of plants that feature attractive leaves perfumed with a wide range of agreeable and intriguing scents. Their small but abundant blooms emerge in the spring and early summer, adding to the charm of these plan

Geranium (Pelargonium sp.) leaves, showing the different possible forms.

How is it possible that I haven’t yet written about one of my most favorite plant groups: the scented geraniums? Not the hardy geraniums (Geranium) that have aromatic foliage, such as bigroot…

Pelargonium tomentosum is an evergreen Shrub growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in) by 0.7 m (2ft 4in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9 and is frost tender. It is in leaf all year, in flower from May to July. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland). It prefers…

Variegated geranium: care tips https://www.houseplant411.com/houseplant/how-to-grow-geranium-plant-care

Potted geraniums (Pelargonium species) are excellent indoor plants and can be grown indoors throughout the year. They are typically available from March...