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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 9–10Type Ground cover, HerbClimate Mediterranean
Rose Geranium (Pelargonium Graveolens) — ground cover / herb for full or half; where the fragrance can be enjoyed, image 88

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Ground cover, Herb
Family
Geraniaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Rose Geranium (Pelargonium Graveolens) — preferring around 6 hours of direct exposure daily.<br><br>For a landscape designer
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) — Ideal for borders and scented gardens
Rose Geranium (Pelargonium Graveolens) — scientifically named Pelargonium graveolens; this ornamental boasts soft, lobed leaves and delicate pink, image 95
Rose Geranium (Pelargonium Graveolens) — where the fragrance can be enjoyed; the foliage can be used for essential oils, image 85
Rose Geranium (Pelargonium Graveolens) — it boasts clusters of small pink flowers that add a subtle splash of color to garden spaces
Rose Geranium (Pelargonium Graveolens) — Throughout the warmer months; originating from South Africa
Rose Geranium (Pelargonium Graveolens) — preferring around 6 hours of direct exposure daily.<br><br>For a landscape designer; it enjoys full to, image 81
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) — This ornamental boasts soft, lobed leaves and delicate pink flowers; throughout the warmer months, image 46
Rose Geranium (Pelargonium Graveolens) — Its rose-scented foliage is used in aromatherapy; loamy soil with a neutral to slightly acidic pH, image 69
Rose Geranium (Pelargonium Graveolens) — loamy soil with a neutral to slightly acidic pH; it boasts clusters of small pink flowers that add a subtle splash of
Rose Geranium (Pelargonium Graveolens) — Its rose-scented foliage is used in aromatherapy; loamy soil with a neutral to slightly acidic pH, image 47
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) — scientifically named Pelargonium graveolens; this ornamental boasts soft, lobed leaves and delicate pink, image 51
Rose Geranium (Pelargonium Graveolens) — Thriving in USDA Zones 10-11, it prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade
Rose Geranium (Pelargonium Graveolens) — it requires regular watering and occasional pruning to maintain shape and promote bushier growth
Rose Geranium (Pelargonium Graveolens) — This ornamental boasts soft, lobed leaves and delicate pink flowers; throughout the warmer months, image 90
Rose Geranium (Pelargonium Graveolens) — loamy soil with a neutral to slightly acidic pH; it boasts clusters of small pink flowers that add a, image 84
Rose Geranium (Pelargonium Graveolens) — the foliage can be used for essential oils; ideal for borders and scented gardens
Rose Geranium (Pelargonium Graveolens) — preferring around 6 hours of direct exposure daily.<br><br>For a landscape designer; it enjoys full to partial sunlight
Rose Geranium (Pelargonium Graveolens) — ground cover / herb for full or half; where the fragrance can be enjoyed
Rose Geranium (Pelargonium Graveolens) — Originating from South Africa; this plant features deeply lobed, image 96
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
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