Pelargonium x fragrans
Pelargonium x fragrans (Nutmeg Scented Pelargonium, Nutmeg Geranium)
is a frost hardy perennial evergreen subshrub with white flowers in late Summer and mid Summer. It grows well in direct sun and semi-shade, and prefers medium levels of water. The flowers are butterfly shaped. It has average drought tolerance. It looks best in Summer.Soil
Pelargonium x fragrans grows in soils ranging from a pH of 6 (acidic ranges from 5.6 to 6) to 8 (slightly alkaline ranges from 7.6 to 8). It is adapted to clay loam, loam, loamy sand, sandy clay loam and sandy loam soils, and prefers medium fertility.
Growth
This is a rounded plant and has a trailing growth form, and has an ultimate height of 0.6m / 2ft and spread of 0.9m / 3ft. It can take 2-3 years to reach its ultimate height.
Leaves
It has green leaves. They are palmate in shape. The leaf has an undulate margin.
Exposure
The plant prefers a sheltered situation.
Scent
A moderate pleasant scent is emitted from the leaf. Aromatic.
Uses
Fragrance, attractive foliage, bank and slope, container plant, cottage informal garden, drought resistant and flower border and bed.
Progagation
Propagation techniques include cuttings and ground layer.
-4°C / 24.8F 6 to 8 2-3 years 0.6m / 2ft 0.9m / 3ft
| Scientific classifications [Edit] | |
|---|---|
| Genus ? | Pelargonium |
| Specific epithet ? | fragrans |
| Cross ? | Pelargonium x fragrans |
| Common names |
|---|
| Nutmeg Scented Pelargonium (South Africa), Nutmeg Geranium (Ireland) |
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