Rub the crinkly leaves to release a gentle rose fragrance. The plant is best grown in a pot so it can be moved inside during winter to protect it from frost.
Purpose: pelargoniums are easy to grow pot plants. The scented leaves can be placed in the base of a cake tin to add interesting flavour.
Sensory appeal
Sight
Small pink flowers in summer
Scent
Leaves have a rose fragrance when rubbed
Taste
Leaves and flowers are edible
Quick facts
Height
to 0.5m
Spread
to 0.5m
Flower colour
Pink
Season of interest
All year
Plant type
Evergreen pot plant
Hardiness
Tender- protect from frost
Life cycle
Perennial
How to grow
Start from
Plants
Light
Full sun
Soil
Well-drained
Planting distance
Grow in a pot and bring indoors before first frost
Care and maintenance
General
Repot with fresh compost in spring. Plants can be placed outside once the risk of frost has passed
Propagation
Easy to propagate from cuttings. This can be done in a glass of water so the new root development can easily be seen
