Citronella - Lemon Scented Leaf Pelargonium (Geranium) Plant - 6cm pot

Citronella has a strong citrus lemon fragrance from small rough leaves. It had a bushy upright habit with mauve flowers. 

Pelargoniums with such a strong citrus lemon scent are believed to be a deterrent of mosquitos but we are not convinced of this, nor aware that it has been scientifically proven - what we do know is that they smell great in the garden!

By far our largest group of Pelargoniums in our collection - Scented-leaved Pelargoniums (Geraniums) are a delightful group of plants that boast attractive leaves infused with a captivating array of pleasant and intriguing scents. These botanical wonders not only feature small, abundant flowers that emerge in the spring and early summer but also add a unique charm to any garden. With a diverse range of shapes and sizes to choose from, cultivating scented-leaved Pelargoniums promises a truly fascinating gardening experience. Discover the perfect blend of fragrance and blooms for your garden from our larger collection of scented-leaved Pelargoniums (Geraniums) available for sale. 

We do not sell plugs or jumbo plugs, we supply established young plants. These plants are supplied in a 6cm biodegradable pot which you can put straight into the pot or location you wish.  As time goes on the pot will simply compost down and the plant will happily grow on.

Position: Full sun

Hardiness: Requires protection from frost

Growing media: A loam based compost or a good quality multipurpose compost.

Growth rate:  Fast

Flowering period: All year round

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