Rose Geranium

Pelargonium Graveolens

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Overview

Pelargonium graveolens, or Rose Geranium, is a fragrant perennial shrub reaching 2-3 feet tall and wide. This ornamental boasts soft, lobed leaves and delicate pink flowers. Its rose-scented foliage is used in aromatherapy. Thriving in USDA Zones 10-11, it prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Ideal for borders and scented gardens, it requires regular watering and occasional pruning to maintain shape and promote bushier growth.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 9–10Climate Mediterranean

Rose Geranium (Pelargonium Graveolens) — scientifically named Pelargonium graveolens

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones: 9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Geraniaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Rose Geranium (Pelargonium Graveolens) — Ideal for borders and scented gardens; soft green leaves with a velvety texture, image 49

Rose Geranium (Pelargonium Graveolens) — it requires regular watering and occasional pruning to maintain shape and promote bushier growth; it fares, image 50

Rose Geranium (Pelargonium Graveolens) — scientifically named Pelargonium graveolens; this ornamental boasts soft, lobed leaves and delicate pink, image 51

Rose Geranium (Pelargonium Graveolens) — Originating from South Africa; this plant features deeply lobed, image 52

Rose Geranium (Pelargonium Graveolens) — this plant features deeply lobed; due to its tolerance for occasional dry spells, image 53

Rose Geranium (Pelargonium Graveolens) — preferring around 6 hours of direct exposure daily.<br><br>For a landscape designer; it enjoys full to, image 59

Rose Geranium (Pelargonium Graveolens) — It enjoys full to partial sunlight; scientifically named Pelargonium graveolens, image 58

Rose Geranium (Pelargonium Graveolens) — it boasts clusters of small pink flowers that add a subtle splash of color to garden spaces; ground cover, image 57

Rose Geranium (Pelargonium Graveolens) — soft green leaves with a velvety texture; pelargonium graveolens, or Rose Geranium, is a fragrant, image 54

Rose Geranium (Pelargonium Graveolens) — Throughout the warmer months; originating from South Africa, image 55

Rose Geranium (Pelargonium Graveolens) — usually from late spring to early fall; preferring around 6 hours of direct exposure daily.<br><br>For a, image 56

Rose Geranium (Pelargonium Graveolens) — where the fragrance can be enjoyed; the foliage can be used for essential oils, image 63

Rose Geranium (Pelargonium Graveolens) — it fares well in zones 10-11 and can be planted in well-draining; it requires regular watering and, image 61

Rose Geranium (Pelargonium Graveolens) — loamy soil with a neutral to slightly acidic pH; it boasts clusters of small pink flowers that add a, image 62

Rose Geranium (Pelargonium Graveolens) — Due to its tolerance for occasional dry spells; providing clients with a multifunctional plant in their, image 60

Rose Geranium (Pelargonium Graveolens) — the foliage can be used for essential oils; ideal for borders and scented gardens, image 64

Rose Geranium (Pelargonium Graveolens) — providing clients with a multifunctional plant in their landscape; usually from late spring to early fall, image 65

Rose Geranium (Pelargonium Graveolens) — ground cover / herb for full or half; where the fragrance can be enjoyed, image 66

Rose Geranium (Pelargonium Graveolens) — scientifically named Pelargonium graveolens; this ornamental boasts soft, lobed leaves and delicate pink, image 73

Rose Geranium (Pelargonium Graveolens) — Originating from South Africa; this plant features deeply lobed, image 74

Rose Geranium (Pelargonium Graveolens) — it requires regular watering and occasional pruning to maintain shape and promote bushier growth; it fares, image 72

Rose Geranium (Pelargonium Graveolens) — Ideal for borders and scented gardens; soft green leaves with a velvety texture, image 71

Rose Geranium (Pelargonium Graveolens) — Thriving in USDA Zones 10-11, it prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade; its rose-scented, image 70

Rose Geranium (Pelargonium Graveolens) — Its rose-scented foliage is used in aromatherapy; loamy soil with a neutral to slightly acidic pH, image 69

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