nobody has the time these days to read every single word on any website. our responsive ebook has been designed and written to always keep you up to date with all of the scented leaf pelargonium types that we grow. you will have instant access to our ebook on your mobile, tablet or PC. when we add a new scented geranium type to our Collection our ebook will also be updated and you will automatically have the detailed information of our new additions. we do hope that you find our ebook a useful tool to aid you in successfully growing your scented geraniums.
we grow over 100 types of scented geraniums and our website, we have been online for over 10 years, does have an enormous amount of information. here's a few key points that should assist you in making an informed choice when ordering scented leaf pelargonium from our unique Collection.
classification of scent aroma. the Discoverer of each species or the cultivar Grower who introduced the scented leaf pelargonium designated the scent aroma, not us.
size really does matter. scented leaf pelargonium types are not uniform in growing habit and vary considerably. from compact through to very tall and wide. we have provided a guide to size at maturity in our Catalogue and this should be of great assistance to making an informed choice. consider carefully the growing location and available space. never be tempted to over plant.
October, we add anticipated availability for Spring delivery. ordering very early is recommended as demand is always high.
by early February we always have a substantial waiting to be dispatched queue. orders are dispatched by the date received plus weekly availability. we do not dispatch immediately on receipt of an order.
June to September, we add stock availability weekly and post within 1 to 3 days.
months of the year we post scented geraniums. weather permitting from late March through to September, this varies each year. If a Spring is very cold, dispatch would be delayed until late April.
all potted plants are guaranteed for 14 days from the day of advised posting. after 14 days the onus of successfully growing on passes to the customer.
basic pelargonium growing info. see our Downloads sub category. further downloads added regularly.
sorry, we do not provide advice on planting schemes or recommend individual named types. we are unable to give gardening lessons.
we sincerely hope that you enjoy browsing through our responsive ebook and our amazing scented leaf pelargonium collection and are inspired to grow at least one or two. from feedback that we receive once scented geraniums are discovered they do have a habit of becoming addictive, we know, as Scented Geraniums Anonymous includes us.
Edna Popperwell, regal pelargonium x scented leaf pelargonium hybrid.
Edna Popperwell respected plants woman, deceased 2015.
7 RHS accredited and award winning scented leaf pelargonium, all are in our Collection, courtesy of A and F Popperwell.
The Popperwell family contacted us several years ago and asked us to be the primary custodian of all of the late Mrs Popperwell's pelargonium introductions, including 4 non scented pelargonium types.
We were and remain delighted and honored and we stay in regular contact with Alison and Fred Popperwell.
plenty of space needed when growing as a house plant, needs a large deep container.
the most popular choice of all scented leaf pelargonium, known history dating back over 400 years, one of the earliest scented discoveries. attar of roses is latin for oil of roses. Year on year, P. attar of roses continues to be the No. 1 customer choice from our collection.
Introduction by B White, England. We have several of Mr White's birdbush range of scented leaf pelargonium in our collection. Highly recommended for strong scented leaves, prolific flowers over many months, reliable growing types.
Aroma: roasted almond, some might say more citrusLeaf: light green, deep cut, with age sometimes a 2-tone appearanceFlower: pink with purple veiningGrowing Habit: upright, Ht. 18" - 30" x similar spreadOther Info: good house plant, remember to pot on to keep in good health. Foliage becomes quite dense with age and we recommend thinning out branches and inner leaves to prevent debris building up. Bred by: B White, England.View our YouTube Videos Annie and Guy's Comments:Each of the BirdBush range is unique which is why it is so hard to select a particular one as being more outstanding. They are all excellent and recommended by us. All are easy to care for and not in the least fussy. At the very least you should have one BirdBush type in your Collection.
P. birdbush pink and perkyScent/Aroma: ApricotLeaf:deeply lobed and slightly serrated, attractive mid green.Flower: a pretty soft shade of pink to the outer petals with a white centre, red feathering to the upper petals. Flowers are larger in size than many SLP's . Flowers are in abundance over many monthsGrowing Habit: Upright and semi-branching, makes a fairly large plant at maturity reaching approx. Ht. 24 - 36ins x a similar spread.Other Info: Sport of Madame Nonin, Breeder B. White, England. The BirdBush series of plants offers a wide variety of choice. View our YouTube Videos Annie & Guy's Comments:It is the extremely large and delicately coloured flowers that set this BirdBush type apart from the many others available. Flowers are stunning and quite exquisite. Pretty shaped leaves that are quite similar in appearance to Graveolens although a much darker green. To get the best from this type it does require plenty of 'leg' room and eventually will require a good sized pot/container - not a type to keep pot bound. In addition the delicate apricot scent wth subtle citrus undertones makes BirdBush Pink & Perky a Scented Geranium that will always be admired and enjoyed.
Aroma: light spiced limeLeaf: light green, unusual shape compared with other Scenteds, almost like a clover shapeFlower: petite mauve with a rich plum baseGrowing Habit: upright and bushy, Ht. 18" x 18" spreadOther Info: Bred: B White, England. Quite a different 'style' to this BirdBush type and it is the leaf shape that sets it apart from the others. View our YouTube Videos Annie and Guy's Comments:BB Victoria is our favourite of all of the BirdBush types. The leaf is quite unusual compared with any other type of scented geranium and it is this that sets it apart and makes it different. Lovely spiced lime scent and pretty flowers. Excellent as a house plant as at maturity it is of a medium size and doesn't become over large.
/Aroma: rose (some state wormwood although we would not know what this would smell like?) For us, definitely a rose scent.Leaf: mid green, deeply incised, fern like in appearanceFlower: deep salmon pink, small with attactive markings, prolific bloomer over many monthsGrowing habit: large and sprawling, semi branching/trailing, Ht. 30 to 40cm x up to 1m spreadOther Info: Species - pink variety, there is also a white flowering type blandfordianum albaExcellent in hanging baskets or as a ground cover plant during frost free months. Not really suitable for in the home unless you have plenty of space and are able to accommodate a fairly large container as opposed to a plant pot!View our YouTube Videos Annie & Guy's Comments: We really do love the scent of this scented geranium as it is strong and very pleasant. We are a little confused by the referral to a wormwood scent as we have no idea what this would smell like. For us as the name implies, roseum, we really do pick up on the rose scent/aroma. This type would really do well in a hanging basket and would put on a spectacular display. One of our jumbo starter sized plants would readily fill a 18ins hanging basket without any problem.
Introduction by Edna Popperwell, regal pelargonium x scented leaf pelargonium hybrid. Show quality.
7 RHS accredited and award winning scented leaf pelargonium, all are in our Collection, courtesy of A and F Popperwell. The Popperwell family contacted us several years ago and asked us to be the primary custodian of all of the Mrs Popperwell's pelargonium introductions, including 4 RHS award winning non scented pelargonium types.
/Aroma: musky roseLeaf: mid green, deeply divided with serrated edgeFlower: pink with darker veining to throatGrowing habit: upright, Ht. 18" x 24" spreadOther Info: An unusual rose scent and very appealing. A favourite with the Victorians.View our YouTube Videos Annie & Guy's Comments:Camphor Rose is a very 'pretty' Scented Leaf. Attractive light coloured green leaf and the dainty flowers are very appealing. Scent is an old fashioned 'musky rose'. A lovely SLP!
t/aroma: Rose with undertones of rose/lemon turkish delightLeaf: mid green and fresh looking, deeply cut with serrated edgeFlower: small, mauve to light pinkGrowing habit: Upright with semi-arching branches. Ht. up to 30" x similar spreadOther Info: Cultivar. With such a sweet smelling leaf this delightful Scented lends itself to numerous uses; recipes, culinary, herbal, sensory and bath preparations as well as being an attractive plant for the home and garden.View our YouTube Videos Annie and Guy's Comments: It's hard to imagine a leaf smelling of Turkish Delight and Candy Dancer provides this aromatic experience. A very attractive leaf shape and quite distinct from most others.
ent/aroma: roseLeaf: green, ruffled and rounded, velvety to the touch, heart shaped basesFlower: violet/lavender, darker feathering to upper petals, flowers over a long periodGrowing habit: mostly upright with sprawling branches, up to Ht. 36" x similar spread. Likes full sun through to shade.Other Info: Species. Common name - rose geranium. Uses = medicinal, aromatherapy, cosmetic, potpourri and as a kitchen herb. View our YouTube Videos Annie & Guy's Comments:Just one plant will fill a large container within 1 year!! Capitatum 'true rose' is one of the larger Scented Leaf types and does perform well when potted on in to a larger container or plant pot. Rose scent is of the 'old fashioned' variety.
cent/Aroma: mild orangeLeaf: yellow/green, variegated, cut, lobedFlower: mauve/pink, smallGrowing habit: upright, Ht. 18" x 24" spreadOther Info: Introduced by F. Brawner (possibly a sport discovered by a friend of FB).Highly decorative and attractive leaf. Exc. as an indoor house plant. View our YouTube Videos Annie and Guy's Comment: As with most of the lighter coloured leaved SLP types Charity does need dappled shade to avoid scorching. Does well in a shadier part of the garden which has some full sun, as opposed to full on all day.
nt/Aroma: lemon balm, very pleasantLeaf: variegated - white, lemon marbled through to greens, very unusual and attractiveFlower: white, dainty and small set on protruding stems. Flowers prolifically over many monhts.Growing habit: dense and bushy, compact. Ht. 12ins - 15ins x similar spread. Will spread further if in a larger pot, container or garden.Other Info: Excellent choice as a house plant for all year round. Easy to care for and not a fussy scented geranium. To keep healthy thin out the inner areas on a regular basis and remove old and decaying leaves and flowers.View our YouTube Videos Annie & Guy's Comments: We offered this type for a number of years and it was very popular. When we moved location in 2012 we all but lost Charmay Snowflake due to heavy handling by the removal company. Thankfully she has now been nursed back in to fine health and we are now able to share her beauty with our fellow scented geranium addicts. Enjoy!
(also known as P. queen of lemons)Scent/Aroma: lemon, citrusLeaf: grey green, glossy, toothe edgedFlower: mid pink to upper with paler pink to lower, plum feathering to upper petalsGrowing Habit: stiff, upright, Ht. 18ins x 18ins Spr.Other Info: Similar type to Poquita, Nervosum, Ginger and Torento although the scent is decidely citrus. View our YouTube Videos Annie & Guy's Comments:An easy to care for Scented Geranium with a lovely lemon citrus scent/aroma. Strong growing type with a stiff, upright habit with lots of pretty flowers over a long period. Highly recommended. We can see why she was given the common name of 'Queen of Lemons'.
Scent/Aroma: strong lemon, citrusLeaf: deeply dissected, similar to GraveolensFlower: pink to lavender, flowers prolifically over a long periodGrowing Habit: mainly upright although has a tendency to semi-branch and may look 'leggy' if not pruned now and again.Other Info: P. citronella should not be confused with other 'mosquita type plants', nor with a lemon grass plant which is also referred to as citronella. View our YouTube Videos Annie & Guy's Comments:Citronella is generally considered to be a mosquita repellant, however, although Pelargonium Citronella's oils do have similarities with citronella botanically it is not of the same genus. P. Citronella might not be the secret weopen you might have been searching for to ward off mosquitas but it is, however, a beautiful and sweet smelling Scented Geranium and should be considered on its own merits.
Scent/Aroma: The scent is best described as eucalyptus or cedar. Classification - woodsy.Leaf: Darkish green, tri-lobed, pronounced veins, coarse to the touch.Flower: Deep pink, large, flowers over a long periodGrowing Habit: One of the larger Scenteds. Ht. 36" x 36" Spread.Other Info: Clorinda will make a very large plant if potted on into larger containers as it grows. Outside in the summer garden she is a real show-stopper. May be grown as a Standard.View our YouTube Videos Annie & Guy' Comments:Clorinda is a real show stopper of a Scented Leaf Pelargonium. One of the larger types just one plant will fill a very large container and provide a colourful display over many months. The flowers are definitley one of our favourites and in our raised boxes during the summer months Clorinda really does steal the show!Remember when you are planting Clorinda not to crowd her and allow her plenty of space to spread out and grow....'cos grow she will.
P. cola bottlesScent/Aroma: spicy cola scent/aromaLeaf: round with serrated edge, glossy, mid greenFlower: pink through to deep lilacGrowing habit: stiff, upright, bushy, strong grower. Ht. 24” x 24” spread.Other Info: Unbelievable but true, a Scented Pelargonium with leaves that have an aroma of spicy cola. Visitors to our Nursery tend to laugh first, followed by a look of total amazement.View our YouTube Videos Annie and Guy’s Comment: Easy to grow and to care for and not a 'fussy' type. Cola Bottles does make quite a large plant at maturity and it is important that it is provided with enough space and leg room. Pot on at regular intervals and final container size should be no less than a 12 inch bell pot - larger if space permits.
P. concolor lace(aka Shottesham Pet, Filbert)Scent/aroma: sweet spicy scent, some say nutty which is why it is sometimes referred to as P. filbertLeaf: light green deeply divided, laceyFlower: deep violet/lavender to red with pronounced dark feathering to upper petalsGrowing habit: Compact, pyramid shape, Ht. up to 24" x 24" spreadOther Info: Cultivar. Excellent in pots and containers. View our YouTube Videos Annie & Guy's Comments:Pyramid growing habit is very attractive, as is the leaf colour and the pretty flower. Delightful spicy nutty scent/aroma. Compact growing habit makes Concolor Lace ideal as a house plant. When grown outside in the garden or a container this SLP will spread considerably when given the room to do so.
Introduction by Edna Popperwell, regal pelargonium x scented leaf pelargonium hybrid.
P. creamy nutmegScent/Aroma: pineLeaf: variegated, apple green foliage splashed with golden cream, lacy in appearanceFlower: white, dainty, in abundance over many monthsGrowing habit: compact and dense, Ht. 20cm x Spread 20cmOther Info: Attractive as a house plant on a sunny windowsill or as an edging plant in a container. Easy to care for and not fussy. Thin out in the centre occasioanlly to prevent decaying leaf build up.View our YouTube Videos Annie & Guy's Comments:One of the smaller growing types of Scented Geraniums, which makes it excellent as a house plant. Will happily stay in a smaller sized plant pot (e.g. 2 to 3 ltrs) and doesn't need potting on so frequently as many other Scenteds do. Final plant pot size should be in the region of 6 to 12 inches in depth and across the top, no smaller. Variegation is pretty and is set off by the masses of dainty white flowers. Good type for beginners as Creamy Nutmeg is not fussy and is easy to care for.
Scent/Aroma: distinct peachLeaf: various shades of green with irregular cream/gold variegation. The variegation to the leaves often develops as the plant grows, so don't remove all of the block leaves when young.Flower: pale pink, small and daintyGrowing Habit: mostly upright and quite dense with occasional semi- branching stems. Ht. 18" x 18" SpreadOther Info: Excellent for inside all year and for in containers or the garden during the summer months. Thin out the inner leaves and branches on a regular basis to keep the plant healthy and to prevent leaf debris.View our YouTube Videos Annie & Guy's Comments:A very pretty type with a lovely leaf variegation. Ideal as a house plant as it has an upright growing habit. Divine peach scent, a welcome and natural addition for many recipes. Does require a regular check an the inner part of the plant will require thinning from time to time.
(P. crispum) Scent/Aroma: distinct lemonLeaf:lightish green edged with cream, variegated, small and crinklyFlower: pale pink, dainty and delicateGrowing Habit: stiff upright, Ht. 15" x 12" SpreadOther Info: Excellent as a house plant as it is one of the more compact types with quite a uniform growing habit. Easy to care for. Also good for in containers or in the garden over the summer months as the green/cream variegation provides a lovely contrast against darker leaves.View our YouTube Videos Annie & Guy's Comments:This particular Scented is probably the one that had me hooked from day 1 when it was delivered. I originally sent off for 6 types and Crispum Variegatum was one of these. I remember being amazed at the strong lemon scent and the variegated foliage is one of the finest looking of all of the SLP's. The stiff upright growing habit is excellent for a house plant as it doesn't spread sideways like many of the other types.
P. cy's sunburstScent/Aroma: lemonLeaf: variegated, bright green leaves edged with vivid gold, crinkly and curlyFlower: pale pink, top petals slightly darker with blotch and featheringGrowing Habit: stiff upright habit, slow growing, reaching approx. 20ins Ht. x 12ins to 15ins Spread.Other Info: Attributed to Grower Cyril Hyde, Well Sweep Herb Farm, US - Sport of P. Crispum. Excellent as a house plant and for containers as it is a dense compact type that will never get too large. Will certainly brighten up the gloomiest of areas with the intense gold edging to a sharp green leaf. Delicate and pretty pale pink flowers adds to the overall beauty of Cy's Sunburst. Lemon scent is as good as Parent P. crispum.**Special thanks to David Hyde, Cy's son, who kindly emailed us and provided us with personal background information.** View our YouTube Videos Annie & Guy's Comments:Cy's Sunburst really is an absolute stunner!! This is the only time that we have come across a Scented Leaf Pelargonium with such an amazing variegation. The gold edging to the leaf is enough to make you reach for your sunglasses, as it really is as bright as the sun. Originating from the USA this type is not freely available and it is our absolute pleasure that we have been able to add Cy's Sunburst to our Collection. When you walk around our Polytunnel Cy's presence is immediately evident and you just cannot resist stopping to admire such a beautiful and bright Scented Geranium.
P. dean's delightScent/Aroma: oak, woodsy, sweetly fragrantLeaf: deeply serrated splashed with brown, sticky, narrow lobed, rough to the touchFlower: small, lavenderGrowing habit: semi-branching/arching habit, approx. Ht. 18 to 24 ins. x similar SpreadOther Info: Unusual Scented type, very attractive. Suitable for containers and hanging baskets - not suitable as a house plant or garden borders. Brown variegation to leaf is attractive. Recommended if you are seeking a Scented Leaf that is out of the ordinary.View our YouTube Videos Annie & Guy's Comments:We really admire Dean's Delight as he's not a run of the mill Scented. We always like the Quercifolium leaved varieties as they are distinct and stand out. Exceptional foliage makes Dean's Delight a great addition to any Collection.
ent/Aroma: strong lavenderLeaf: darkish silver/green, lacey, velvety to the touchFlower: striking magenta, small flowers in profusion over a long periodGrowing Habit: compact, flowers are borne on stems which are semi-trailing. Ht. 12" x 24" SpreadOther Info: include in hanging baskets for summer, excellent in containers for inside and outside. Superb scent having many uses.View our YouTube Videos Annie & Guy's Comments:Easy to grow and care for Deerwood Lavender Lad produces an abundance of delicate, magenta flowers over many months. The leaves are lovely to the touch as they feel like velvet. Strong lavender fragrance which fills the surrounding air.
P. deerwood lavender lassScent/Aroma: lavenderLeaf: darkish olive green with a purple tinge, scalloped and curlyFlower: purple, sprays borne on arched semi-trailing stems,Growing Habit: compact and quite dense, Ht. 12" x 24" SpreadOther Info: strong grower and quick to establish. Flowers over a long period. Excellent for hanging baskets, containers and for indoors.View our YouTube Videos Annie & Guy's Comments:We highly recommend that you add 'the Lass' to your Collection. She makes an excellent house plant, as well as doing well in hanging baskets and containers. When planted in a fairly large container she will spread and does benefit by the extra room. Dainty sprays of flowers are in abundance over many months and she has a subtle lavender scent. The Lass is easy to care for and doesn't require a lot of attention.
P. dichondraefoliumScent/Aroma: classified as being peppery and aromatic - some describe as towards a lavender. Subjective to the individual - for me more towards the lavender with peppery undertones.Leaf: green, smoothe, kidney shaped bladesFlower: white or pale pink, feathered with redGrowing Habit: rosette form, Ht. 8" to 12" x 12" to 18" SpreadOther Info: Species. Excellent house plant on a sunny windowsill.Very interesting - when I propagated from a white flowering type the 'babies' had pink flowers. The only conclusion that I am able to arrive at is that the original plants that I sent off for were of mixed types. Due to this the plant that you receive might have white or pink flowers.View our YouTube Videos Annie & Guy's Comments:We love Dichondraefolium as the black pepper scent is truly amazing. The neat and compact rosette growing habit is also a real plus as this SLP does well as a house plant all year. Outside in the garden or in a container the plant does spread well and flowers prolifically over a long period. This pelargonium tends to be pest free as I don't think the flies like the black pepper scent!!
P. dr westerlundScent/Aroma: rose and lemonLeaf: mid green, deeply lobedFlower: pale lavender with dark plum feathering to upper throatGrowing Habit: strong growing type making a large plant at maturity. Upright, with occasional semi-trailing branches. Approx. Ht. up to 36 ins x Spread 36ins.Other Info: Cultivar - main Parent most likely Graveolens, as the characteristics and growing habit are similar It is recorded in Swedish plant history that this type was named after a Doctor Westerlund from Enköping. Dr Westerlund remains a firm favourite in Sweden.Similar to Graveolens although doesn't grow as large and is more manageable.View our YouTube Videos Annie & Guy's Comments:Similar growing habit to Graveolens although the flowers are prettier and more colourful. Leaves are excellent in recipes and bring a different dimension to preserves and baking. Would require potting on if growing in a container, as it does require plenty of 'leg' room for it to become a strong healthy Scented.
P. fern mintScent/aroma: mint with a hint of appleLeaf: grey green, deeply divided, fine and feathery, fern like, velvety fuzzy textureFlower: pale pink, borne in clustersGrowing habit: upright and quite bushy, makes a large plant, Ht. up to 36" x 36" spreadOther Info: Fern Mint is not a type that you will come across too readily. View our YouTube Videos Annie & Guy's Comments:A very pleasant scent/aroma which reminds us of a minty apple type. The leaf is simialr to Lara Ballerina although the grey/green colour is quite different. An attractive SLP which does make quite a large plant.
P. filbert(aka Shottesham Pet or Concolor Lace)Scent/aroma: sweet spicy scent, some say nuttyLeaf: light green deeply divided, laceyFlower: deep violet/lavender to red with pronounced dark feathering to upper petalsGrowing habit: Compact, pyramid shape, Ht. up to 24" x 24" spreadOther Info: Cultivar. Excellent in pots and containers. View our YouTube Videos Annie & Guy's Comments:Pyramid growing habit is very attractive, as is the leaf colour and the pretty flower. Delightful spicy nutty scent/aroma. Compact growing habit and ideal as a house plant. When grown outside in the garden or a container this SLP will spread considerably when given the room to do so.
P.filicifolium(P. denticulatum)Scent/Aroma: pungent, some say balsam - subjective interpretationLeaf: green, fine, delicate and fern like, sticky to the touchFlower: pale mauve, smallGrowing Habit: upright and quite bushy, Ht. up to 18 inches x Spread up to 24 inchesOther Information: grown for the attractiveness of the foliage as opposed to the scent or flower. P.denticulatum = Species, Filicifolium = Cultivar. View our YouTube Videos Annie & Guy's Comments:Grown primarily for the foliage as opposed to the pungent scent Filicifolium is very popular for flower arrangements. The delicate and fern like leaf is an attractive addition when group planting different types together.
P. fringed appleScent/Aroma: delicious apple with a hint of mintLeaf: misty green, fringedFlower: whiteGrowing habit: semi-branching, dense. Ht. 18” – 24” x approx. 24” spreadOther Info: Excellent Scented for growing indoors and by trimming back on a regular basis will contain the size. View our YouTube Videos Annie & Guy's Comments:Fringed Apple has quite a similar growing habit to Lilian Pottinger, however, the leaf colour and the scent is different. Flowers are prolific over many months. Leaves are useful in many recipes.
P. fruityScent/Aroma: sweet, some say fruity, extremely pleasantLeaf: mid green, glossy with a frilly edgeFlower: whiteGrowing Habit: compact, Ht. 10" to 15", 12" to 18" spreadOther Info: Overall performance is really good and Fruity is easy to care for. Ideal for Beginners but also a welcome addition to anyone's Collection. View our YouTube Videos Annie & Guy' Comments:Fruity is a real hit as it does make such a pretty Scented Leaf. The scent/aroma does live up to its name and is quite distinct. Easy to care for, ideal for Beginners and a lovely addition for a personal Collection. Highly recommended.
P. fulgidumScent/Aroma: pungentLeaf: silvery grey/green, oblong to heart shaped, hairy, soft and silky to the touch, curled serrated edge. Stems are semi-succlent and quite delicate.Flower: scarlet or carmine, vivid bright red. 4 to 9 per umbel like head.Growing Habit: upright with a scrambling habit - requires some support as it matures. Ht. from 18ins to 2m with a similar spread. Can be kept to a reasonable size by regular pruning.Other Info: Species dwarf shrub - Parent of several modern hybrid types. Latin species name fulgidum translates to shining or bright coloured, referring to the brilliantly coloured flowers. In its natural habitat this Species provides food for many wild birds. The hairy leaves trap moisture during the night hours which provides water during the intense day heat. View our YouTube Videos Annie & Guy's Comments:The brightness of the scarlet red flower against the silvery grey-green foliage is stunning. Fulgidum is one of our favourite Species as it is really noticeable within a group of Scenteds. Having a pungent scent/aroma it isn't one of the 'pretty' perfumes but one has to appreciate its unique beauty and the fact that it has been a major Parent to many of the modern hybrids for probably 3 to 400 years.
cent/Aroma: strong lemon - citrusLeaf: crinkled crispum type, green edged white to cream (see Crispum Variegatum)Flower: pale mauve with deep pink blotch to upper petalsGrowing Habit: upright and bushy. Ht. 18" to 24" x 12" to 18" SpreadOther Info: Cultivar by Bowie. A fairly new introduction of a 'crispum' type. Growing habit and scent all tend to be quite similar and often it is the flower that distinguishes them from each other. All crispum types are easy to care for and all make excellent plants for both in the home and in the garden. View our YouTube Videos Annie & Guy's Comments:Attractive cream & green variegated leaves. Similar to Annsbrook Beauty and Parent Crispum Variegatum. Good scent/aroma. Galway Star will no doubt be very popular with our neighbouring Irish Scented Leaf enthusiasts!
P. gemstoneScent/Aroma: sweet lemon, strongLeaf: mid green, lobed foliage, rough to the touchFlower: pink/red shades, clustersGrowing habit: upright and bushy, Ht. 18ins to 24ins x up to 30ins spreadOther Info: Flowers are striking and continue over a long period. Leaves have a strong sweet lemon scent/aroma and have many uses in Recipes. Overall, Gemstone is a real stunner! View our YouTube Videos Annie & Guy's Comments:Often it is considered that the flowers of the Scented Leaf group are quite insignificant. Not so with Gemstone as they are outstanding in their beauty. As the leaves possess such a strong sweet lemon scent/aroma they are a really useful addition to Recipes where a citrus twist is required. An oustanding Scented Leaf Pelargonium with a name to match the gem that she is. Highly recommended.
P. gingeraka P. torento Scent/Aroma: light ginger with citrus undertonesLeaf: smoothe, toothe edgedFlower: pale mauveGrowing habit: upright, stiff, Ht. 24" x 18" spreadOther Info: SG scents are always subjective: some will pick up on the light ginger and others on the citrus. View our YouTube Videos Annie and Guy's Comments: An interesting addition to our Collection as it did take me quite a long time to track down in the UK. P. torento and/or P. ginger is listed a lot in the US Catalogues but not often here in the UK. As like all of the other types of Scenteds actual scents are a subjective and personal experience. Torento/ginger is classified as being a light ginger with citrus undertones and certainly some Visitors to our Nursery do immediately pick up on the ginger. I, personally, pick up more on the citrus with a faint ginger undertone. Scent apart, the pretty flowers are a delight!
oma: lime/lemon with rasberry undertonesLeaf: large deep cut and pointedFlower: white/very pale pink with rasberry blotches and veinsGrowing Habit: tall, upright and bushy, making a large plant, Ht. up to 36" x 36" spreadOther info: A most striking Scented Leaf Pelargonium with attractive pointed leaf shape, a strong scent and good sized flowers. Works well in the garden in borders. Cultivar - bred by Mr Roger Thomas, Kent, EnglandHave a read of this HOT TOPIC re Grace ThomasView our YouTube Videos Annie and Guy's Comment: Grace Thomas is one of the larger Scenteds and does require plenty of space for her to do well. Inside she will require a large container, outside she's excellent for planting towards the centre/back of borders or in a container. As a guide - just one Grace Thomas will fill a very large and deep container in the 1st Season if planted early enough. Highly recommended.
P. graveolensScent/Aroma: rose with distinct citrus undertonesLeaf: green, deeply dissected, well formed. On maturity may be up to 6 inches.Flower: is quite insignificant and is small, pale pinkGrowing Habit: large, upright, with occasional semi-trailing branches. Approx. Ht. up to 36 ins x Spread 36ins. Other Info: Species. If potted on occasionally Graveolens will make a large plant. All Scented Leaf Pelargoniums are classified as herbs and the leaves may be used in many types of Recipes. View our YouTube Videos Annie & Guy's Comments:The oils from the leaves are used extensively in cooking, herbal preparations and in cosmetics. Graveolens is grown on a commercial basis ie.around the Madagascar area, and the oils are extracted from the leaves to make Geranium Oil.There are many different types of Graveolens and the scents range from rose, citrus, coconut, mint, nutmeg and various fruits. See also Cultivars Lady Plymouth & Grey Lady Plymouth, as graveolens would be a 'Parent' of these 2 types.
P. graveolens bontrosaiScent/Aroma: some say rose, my personal opinion goes towards citrus and is almost grass like and very pleasantLeaf: extremely unusual curled leaves that almost fold in to themself, spiral and positioned perpendicular to the stem. Roughly palmate and globular in shapeFlower: pink, very dainty, pokes out almost unnoticed between the curly leavesGrowing Habit: upright, stiff and columnar, at maturity creates many angular branches which creates an unusual visionOther Info: Cultivar/mutation of P. graveolens - 2002, Netherlands. Further research, Poland since 2002, has confirmed that 'bontrosai' is a stable pelargonium and when propagated will come true to type. It has, therefore, been confirmed that 'bontrosai' is recognised as being a distinct and new type of scented pelargonium.View our YouTube Videos Annie & Guy's Comments:As the name implies, Graveolens Bontrosai, has the appearance of a bonsai tree. Extremely easy to care for and excellent as a house plant due to its compact growing habit. Will be a real talking point with Visitors!!
ent/Aroma: some say spicy, some say strong lemon, some say sweet citrus - however, a lovely fragranceLeaf: excellent formation and colour with smoothe, toothe edgeFlower: different shades of pink with distinct blotches to upper petals, good sized flowersGrowing Habit: upright and retains good shape, Ht. up to 18" x 18" spread approx. NB: We do have some in larger pots and they matured to 24" Ht x 24" Spread.Other Information: Although it is stated that Hansen's Wild Spice will make a good hanging basket plant we would tend to disagree with this. Definitely a type to be admired in a good sized pot or in the garden during summer. View our YouTube Videos Annie & Guy's Comments:Hansen's Wild Spice is an absolute stunner in all ways, beautiful flowers in abundance, strong scent, good leaf shape, attractive growing habit. Fairly easy to care for (not one to neglect for months!) and with occasional pruning retains the shape well. Highly recommended.
P.hispidumScent/Aroma: aromatic and pleasant, undefinedLeaf: mid green, large with conspicuous veining and with a hairy appearance. Irregular and incised leaf blades.Flower: a profusion of small, light to dark pink flowersGrowing Habit: erect and very large growing, Ht. as much as 2.5m x 1m spreadOther Info: Species. Requires plenty of space - do not plant too close to others. View our YouTube Videos Annie & Guy's Comments:A lovely Scented Species making a very large plant at maturity. Excellent for containers and in summer garden borders. Flowers over many months. Really does need plenty of space to perform well and just one plant will fill a very large container. Not recommended as a house plant for the average sized home.
aroma: ripe strawberriesLeaf: light green which darkens with age with occasional tinge of red, light toothe edge, slightly curledFlower: creamy white with crimson/plum blotch and feathering to upper petalsGrowing Habit: upright and bushy with occasional semi trailing branch, Ht. up to 36" x 36" spreadOther Info: Cultivar from Species 'p. scarboroviae'. Will do extra well in large pots and containers. We have a mature Lady Scarborough that is now 3 years+ old and she is doing exceptionally well in our tunell due to being in a very large 60 ltr container.May be grown as a house plant but requires regular attention + will require a reasonable sized pot, minimum of 12ins depth x similar spread. Lady Scarborough puts on a magnificent display over many months. View our YouTube Videos Annie & Guy's Comments:Visitors to our Nursery are always stunned that a 'geranium' could possibly smell of ripe strawberries. Yes, Lady Scarborough really does. We also like the leaf colour which has a tinge of red to it and this is a lovely contrast to the pretty flowers. Highly recommended - always in high demand and availability goes extra fast.
P. lara nomadScent/aroma: strong lemonLeaf: 2-tone green, rough to the touchFlower: white to pale pink, pinky red blotches and feathering to upper petalsGrowing Habit: upright with a stiff strong habit, Ht. 36" x 30" spreadOther Info:Cultivar - Parent Species Graveolens. One of our top sellers. Good for Recipes where lemon is called for. View our YouTube Videos Annie & Guy's Comments:In a way Lara Nomad reminds us of Mabel Grey as she has a 2-tone leaf although the shape is quite different. She does make quite a large pelargonium and does require plenty of 'leg' room to perform well. Flowers prolifically over many months. Leaves are a welcome addition to recipes where lemon flavouring is required. Lara Nomad is a stunning Scented Geranium and is highly recommended.
roma: lemonLeaf: deep cut, deeply divided, silver/greenFlower: rich pink, darker feathering with white eye to upper petals, prolific flowering over many monthsGrowing Habit: mostly upright and quite bushy. Ht. 12ins+ x 12ins+ Spr.Other Info: Bred by: Blackman. A pretty and striking SLP, as are all of the 'Lara' series. Excellent in containers and as a house plant all year. View our YouTube Videos Annie & Guy's Comments:You can't help be impressed by the wonderful scents of the 'Lara' series and Lara Starshine is no exception. All are strong growers and are easy to care for. Flower is a beautiful rich pink which is set off by lovely silver green foliage. Extremely popular as Lara Starshine is a real Winner!
/Aroma: LavenderLeaf: small grey/green and round - similar to DichondraefoliumFlower: small, bright mauve borne on extended arching stemsGrowing Habit: compact and tidy. approx. Ht. 15" x 15" spreadOther Info: Introduced 2009 H. Key. Excellent as a plant as a house plant and easy to care for. View our YouTube Videos Annie & Guy's Comments:A pretty scented pelargonium cultivar with an enticing lavender scent. Similar leaf shape, although slightly smaller, and growing habit to the Species Dichondraefolium. It is the lavender scent that does distinctly differentiate the two types.
t/aroma: strong sweet lemonLeaf: light green, slightly rounded serration to edgeFlower: pale pink with red-purple blotch and feathering to upper petalsGrowing Habit: upright and bushy, Ht.20 to 30 ins x a similar spreadOther Info: Bred by H. Bowie; Year of Registration/Introduction 1979. Excellent house plant and leaves are useful in Recipes and Herbal preparations.View our YouTube Videos Annie & Guy's Comments:As the name implies this is definitely a Scented Leaf Pelargonium that will take your fancy! Very popular and highly recommended.
ma: zesty lemonLeaf: coarse, lobed, darkish greenFlower: light pink/mauve with dark blotches to upper petalsGrowing habit: stiff, upright habit, Ht. 18ins to 24ins x a similar spreadOther info: Cultivar. Lemon/citrus scent, use leaves in recipes as a flavouring.An extremely attractive pelargonium and will do OK as a house plant and is performs really well when planted in a larger container, raised beds or in the garden borders during frost free months.View our YouTube Videos Annie & Guy's Comments: Similar to P. orange fizz in characteristics with zesty lemon citrus scented leaves. As all scented leaf pelargonium are classified as herbs use the leaves from either lemon fizz or ornage fizz in all manner of food and drinks recipes. Try adding a few crsuhed leaves in to iced lemonade - delicious and no chemical additives.
roma: distinct lemon scent/aromaLeaf: light green, deeply serrated - looks almost star shapedFlower: pale mauve with deep carmine blotches to upper petals, carmine feathering to throat.Growing Habit: upright and bushy. Ht. 24ins x 24ins spread at maturity.Other Info: Very pretty and unusual leaf shape sets this pelargonium type apart from other Scented Geraniums. Easy to care for and grow. Pot on at regular intervals until maturity as this type does make a very bushy plant and does require sufficient room for it to do well. View our YouTube Videos Annie & Guy's Comments: Lemon scented types are always popular and Lemon Kiss will no doubt become a firm favourite with our Followers. For us, though, it is the unusual leaf shape that sets Lemon Kiss apart from the many other lemon scented geraniums, it really is an extremely pretty scented pelargonium.
P. lilian pottingerScent/aroma: spicy appleLeaf: grey-green, lacey, rounded, soft and velvety to the touchFlower: white, small but with an abundance of spraysGrowing Habit: compact with dense inner, semi-trailing branches, Ht. 8" to 12" x up to 12" spreadOther Info: Cultivar. Ideal for pots and containers and particularly good for hanging baskets. Oils from the leaves when infused in sugar makes a useful apple scented sugar for baking. View our YouTube Videos Annie & Guy's Comments:On performance Lilian Pottinger is hard to beat she is quite easy to care for and puts on new growth rapidly. Flowers prolifically over many months. Excellent as a house plant or in containers. Has a semi-trailing growing habit and is an excellent scented choice for in hanging baskets. Lovely scent and the leaves may be used in many recipes.
Scent/aroma: strong lemon, some say like sherbert lemonLeaf: 2-tone, lime green/darker green, deep cut with serrated edge, rough to the touch, medium to large, maple shapedFlower: pale pink, plum blotch and feathering to upper petalsGrowing Habit: stiff upright, architectural, approx. Ht. 36" x similar spreadOther Info: One of the strongest lemon scents in our Collection. View our YouTube Videos Annie & Guy's Comments:One of the larger types of SLP's Mabel Grey is great as a feature plant in a large container. Strong lemon scent/aroma which reminds you of sherbert lemon dibdabs. Good sized flowers over many months. Leaves are really useful in Recipes, especially with fish. Extremely popular choice and highly recommended.
oma: zesty lemon citrusLeaf: lime green, small and almost heart shaped, fine toothe edgedFlower: stunning colouring, frilly petals, white with faint pink lower petals, tinged pink with deep plum feathering to top petals. Flowers prolifically over many months.Growing habit: upright, dense and bushy, Ht.15ins x similar spreadOther Info: angel pelargonium/scented leaf pelargonium hybrid. Excellent choice for a house plant and will receive many comments. Easy to care for and not a fussy scented geranium.View our YouTube Videos Annie & Guy's Comments: A very stunning scented leaf pleargonium that will never be missed if in a crowd. The name of mosquitaway is somewhat an enigma as I'm sorry to have to say that it is a myth that any scented geranium will definitely deter mozzies. I have heard this claim made before many times over many years that some lemon scented types will stop you being bitten but during my research over many years this claim is always dismissed as being true. I guess the only way that you will find out is to add mosquitaway to your Collection and do let us know if it works for you! As for me and mozzies/midges - being outside all year around, trust me, I still get eaten alive and I'm surrounded by probably masses of lemon scented plants. 'fraid I rely on a can of insect repellant.
P. nervosumScent/Aroma: sweet limeLeaf: lime to dark green with serrated edge, glossyFlower: pinkGrowing habit: upright, Ht. 18” to 36” x 24” diameterOther Info: Excellent house plant and easy to care for. View our YouTube Videos Annie & Guy's Comments:The growing habit of Nervosum is similar to Poquita, Quuen of Lemon and Dorcus Bingham. Any of these types are excellent as a house plant as they are easy to prune and keep to a reasonable size. When planted in a container or in the garden Nervosum will spread considerably and easily reach 24ins in diameter. We planted Nervosum in one of our raised boxes late May and the flowers were continuous through to lifting in early October. Easy to care for.
ent/aroma: fresh appleLeaf: light green, nicely rounded, soft to the touch, crinkly appearanceFlower: whiteGrowing Habit: compact and dense, Ht. 18" to 24" x 24" to 36" spreadOther Info: Species. Parent to Big Apple. Prolific flowerer over a long period. Excellent for pots, containers and hanging baskets. Always check the lower centre for leaf debris build up and remove on a regular basis. View our YouTube Videos Annie & Guy's Comments:Odoratissmum, being an earlier recorded Scented Species, is a Parent to many of the more recent apple scented cultivars. Very easy to care for and not a fussy SLP. The apple scent/aroma is quite striking and the leaves have many uses in recipes. Grow inside the home, in containers, hanging baskets, raised boxes or the garden - Odoratissmum is very versatile in all ways. Highy recommended for scent, growing habit, flowers and leaves.
cent/Aroma: spicyLeaf: grey/green, roundFlower: white, small borne on branching stemsGrowing habit: compact and dense. Ht. 12” x 18” spread. Other Info: One of the many differing Fragrans cultivars. Old Spice lives up to its name and really does have a delightful spicy fragrance. Low growing and compact, ideal for in the home. Thin to keep to a size of your choice. Easy to care for. View our YouTube Videos Annie & Guy's Comments:Extremely popular and one of our Top Sellers. A good performer and easy to care for, not a 'fussy' scented leaf. Excellent as a house plant.
nt/aroma: distinct orangeLeaf: coarse, lobed, darkish greenFlower: light pink/mauve with dark blotches to upper petalsGrowing habit: stiff, upright habit, Ht. 18ins to 24ins, Diameter 24insOther info: Cultivar. Strong orange/citrus scent, useful addition for the kitchen, as well as being an extremely attractive plant for the home or the garden. View our YouTube Videos Annie & Guy's Comments:We are often asked how is it possible for leaves to have such strong fruity scents? Our simple reply is - it is the wonder of Nature! You will be amazed by the strong orange scent of Orange Fizz.
oma: citrus, lime lemonLeaf:mid green, broadly lobed and dividedFlower: pink shadesGrowing Habit: upright and bushy, strong growing, Ht. 30" x 30" spreadOther Info: strong growing type. Vigorous and sturdy plant, flowers over a long period. Easy to care for.Hybridiser: Peter GodwinView our YouTube Videos Annie & Guy's Comments:Added to our Collection in 2017, Peter's Luck is an excellent all rounder and excellent in containers or gardens, during frost free months. Flowers prolifically, attractive leaf and a pleasant citrus scent. Leaves have many uses in recipes. Highly recommended.
ent/Aroma: lemon roseLeaf: shallow tri lobed leaf, crinklyFlower: single, mauve pink with a white eye, plum feathering to upper petalsGrowing Habit: mainly upright with occasional semi-branching habit. Ht. 15ins x 18ins Spr. approx.Other Info: Lemon rose leaf is excellent in Recipes. Highly recommended. View our YouTube Videos Annie & Guy's Comments:A real stunner with very pretty flowers over many months. Growing habit makes Pink Capricorn ideal as a house plant and as she's not a fussy Scented Geranium she is easy to care for. If planted in a large container, or in the summer borders, she will spread well and does enjoy that extra space for her to really show her true outstanding beauty. Highly recommended, we love her.
ma: sweet grapefruitLeaf: darkish green, glossy, toothe edgedFlower: mauve/lilac shades, good sizeGrowing Habit: upright quite stiff, medium sized, Ht. 24" x 24" spreadOther Info: Long flowering period with good sized blooms. Recommended as a house plant and good in the summer borders.View our YouTube Videos Annie & Guy's Comments:As Poquita is quite a long way down in our Catalogue she often gets overlooked, which is a shame. On performance she is hard to beat and is really easy to care for. Her attractive flowers are of the larger size and continue over many months. With an upright growing habit she is excellent as a house plant + in containers around the garden. With a delicious sweet grapefruit scent we highly recommend Poquita.
Scent/Aroma: lemon, citrusLeaf: grey green, glossy, toothe edgedFlower: mid pink to upper with paler pink to lower, plum feathering to upper petalsGrowing Habit: stiff, upright, Ht. 18ins x 18ins Spr.Other Info: Similar type to Poquita, Nervosum and Torento although the scent is decidely citrus. View our YouTube Videos Annie & Guy's Comments:An easy to care for Scented Geranium with a lovely lemon citrus scent/aroma. Strong growing type with a stiff, upright habit with lots of pretty flowers over a long period. Highly recommended. We can see why she was given the name 'Queen of Lemons'.
P. quercifoliumalso known as the oak leaf geraniumScent/Aroma: oak, woodsyLeaf: coarse toothed lobed, deeply divided, sticky to the touch, splodged with brownFlower: pink with darker pink markings, umbel of up to 10 flowers each, good size of up to 1 inchGrowing Habit: A dense branching shrub, will often exceed in excess of Ht. 36 ins x Spread 36 ins. Stems are soft and coated in green hairs when young, with maturity stems become shrub like and woody.Other Info: Species - native to South Africa. Commonly grown as an ornamental plant. A superb leaf form to be admired, as you cannot help but notice its splendour as you pass by. View our YouTube Videos Annie & Guy's Comments:The woodsy types of Scented Geraniums would not be our Customers first choice as most go for the 'pretty' aromas. However, Quercifolium is such an imposing Species we really would recommend that it is considered to be added to a Collection. It also brings a wealth of history with it as this type would have been discovered by the early explorers during the 1600's and 1700's. Definitely our favourite woodsy Species.
t/aroma: pleasant, although classified as being a pungentLeaf: glossy mid green, heavily veined and dissected, medium to largeFlower: cherry red, dark blotch to throat and feathering to upper petalsGrowing Habit: mostly upright but will semi-branch with age, Ht. 24" x 24" spreadOther Info: A vibrant cherry red flower of a good size. Strong growing plant producing an abundance of flowers over a long period. View our YouTube Videos Annie & Guy's Comments:We love Red Capri's flowers as the colouring is superb. You won't come across many red flowers in the Scented Leaf group, as the majority of types would have pinks and whites. A pleasant scent if not the most striking. Works well when planted within a group. Red Capri is a real beauty!
oma: pleasant, although classified as being a pungentLeaf: glossy mid green, heavily veined and dissected, medium to largeFlower: cherry red, dark blotch to throat and feathering to upper petalsGrowing Habit: mostly upright but will semi-branch with age, Ht. 24" x 24" spreadOther Info: A vibrant cherry red flower of a good size. Strong growing plant producing an abundance of flowers over a long period. View our YouTube Videos Annie & Guy's Comments:We love Red Capri's flowers as the colouring is superb. You won't come across many red flowers in the Scented Leaf group, as the majority of types would have pinks and whites. A pleasant scent if not the most striking. Works well when planted within a group. Red Capri is a real beauty!
nt/Aroma: pleaseant aromaticLeaf: grey/green, cup/bowl shaped, borne on protruding stemsFlower: deep magenta, flowers profusely over a long period.Growing Habit: compact, rosette form, tuberous roots, Ht. 12ins x 18ins Spread approx.Other Info: Species. Similar type to P. sidoides. Roots have medicinal qualities. Easy to care for and an excellent choice for in the home. Does well in outside containers during the summer months. View our YouTube Videos Annie & Guy's Comments:An undefined aromatic scent and very pleasant. Similar growing characteristics to Sidoides although leaf and flower colour differentiates each. Not a fussy type and easy to care for. Recommended where space is at a premium as even at maturity Reniforme will still perfom well in a 2 to 3 ltr plant pot.
P. rober's lemon roseScent/aroma: lemon with rose undertonesLeaf: grey green, scalloped, tri lobed and deeply divided, said to resemble the leaf of the tomato plantFlower: pink to light mauve with darker feathering to upper petals, borne in clusters,Growing Habit: upright and bushy, Ht. up to 36" x 36" spread, or even biggerOther Info: Cultivar. Makes a very large plant and will require a big container if growing inside. Excellent for the summer borders. Top Tip - if growing indoors regular pruning will keep the plant under control. It's also a good idea to tip out of the pot/container and carefully trim back the roots occasionally. Use green sulphur on any open plant wound to prevent infection. View our YouTube Videos Annie & Guy's Comments:A large growing Scented Geranium which will require a good sized pot when it reaches maturity. Unusual leaf shape which is similar to the tomato leaf. Beautiful lemon/rose scent and a pretty coloured flower makes Rober's Lemon Rose well worth adding to your Collection. Very easy to care for and highly recommended.....if you have enough space.
P. royal oakScent/aroma: Woodsy, spicy oakLeaf: darkish green, oak leaf shaped and deeply veined reddish brownFlower: deep mauve with crimson blotches and feathering to the throatGrowing Habit: upright and bushy, large plant at maturity, Ht. 24" x 24" spreadOther Info: Excellent as an indoor plant but will require regular attention. Admired as a decorative Scented Leaf, as opposed for the scent, as the leaves really do resemble those of the Oak Tree. View our YouTube Videos Annie & Guy's Comments:Visually Royal Oak is a fine SLP as the darkish oak shaped leaves really set off the attractive flowers. When planted within a group it provides a very good contrast to the lighter coloured leaved SLP's. The woodsy scent does remind us of taking a walk through the countryside and very pleasant this is indeed.
/aroma: sweet and spicyLeaf: dark green, serrated edge, ribbed, unusual cup shape, tough textureFlower: deep cerise to mid pink, largeGrowing Habit: tall and upright, stiff growing and architectural, Ht. 24" x 12" to 18" spreadOther Info: Like many of the original scenteds Scilly Mauve is native to South Africa where it still grows wild on Table Top Mountain. Excellent as a house plant as it tends to grow upwards in a stiff manner, as opposed to being semi-branching. Will require a reasonnable sized pot to remain in good health, i.e. at maturity no less than 5 ltrs. Good choice for containers to put outside during frost free months.View our YouTube Videos Annie & Guy's Comments:The spicy scent/aroma of Scilly Mauve is really pleasant and when the leaves are disturbed will fill the surroundaing air. Flowers are large, showy and spectacular and will provide an eye catching display over many months. Highly recommended for the unusual leaf shape and stunning flowers, as well as being easy to care for. Adds glamour in the garden border during the summer months.
t/aroma: eucalyptus and sweetLeaf: grey-green, soft to the touch, deeply dividedFlower: pale pink/mauve, flowers over a long periodGrowing Habit: upright and quite bushy, Ht. 24" x 24" spreadOther Info: Very pretty scent and a great choice to add to your collection. Combination of grey-green leaves and the pale mauve flowers is very attractive.View our YouTube Videos Annie & Guy's Comments:We really admire Secret Love as the scent/aroma is very pleasant and the pretty flowers are set off well by the grey/green foliage. We think the name puts a few people off from ordering, which we find quite amusing. If you would like to have a Secret Love in your life here's an uncomplicated way of doing so!.
oma: sweet spicy scent, some say nutty which is why it is sometimes referred to as P. filbertLeaf: light green deeply divided, laceyFlower: deep violet/lavender to red with pronounced dark feathering to upper petalsGrowing habit: Compact, pyramid shape, Ht. up to 24" x 24" spread as an average. We have one in a very large container and this year it has spread to almost 36 inches across.Other Info: Cultivar. Excellent in pots and containers, house plant. Can be readily contained to prevent it becoming too large. Easy to care for. Ensure that the inner part is checked on a regular basis and remove any leaf debris. View our YouTube Videos Annie & Guy's Comments:Pyramid growing habit is very attractive, as is the leaf colour and the pretty red flowers. Delightful spicy nutty scent/aroma. Compact growing habit, makes an ideal house plant. When grown outside in the garden or a container this SLP will spread considerably when given the room to do so.
Scent/aroma: aromatic and very pleasant, undefined; tends to be more noticeable during the eveningLeaf: Long stalked, leaves are heart shaped and velvety. Silvery-grey green in colour.Flower: Distinctive dark reddish-purple flowers, bordering on black, are often present throughout the year but will occur more during the Spring/Summer months. Growing Habit: Forms a rosette like plant with crowded leaves - similar to P. reniforme Ht. 8" to 20" x up to 20" spreadOther Info: Species. Uses - medicinal and ornamental. For centuries known to have been used by Zulu warriors as an anti-inflammatory herbal remedy. The roots continue to be used extensively worldwide by major pharmaceutical companies in respiratory medicines. View our YouTube Videos Annie & Guy's Comments:Definitely one of our favourites, as it is a fascinating type due to its history, beauty and the many uses for the leaves. It never fails to amaze us that the Zulu warriors, as far back as the 1600's, highly prized this South African Species for its medicinal qualities. Highly recommended - difficult to resist!
uthernwoodaka P. abrotanifoliumScent/Aroma: very pleasant, aromatic and unusual, classified as a pungentLeaf: grey/green, finely divided and feathery, soft, velvet/fuzzy texturedFlower: white, pink, lavender or mauveGrowing habit: from 6" to 3ft depending on containment. Has a tendency to look straggly at times as it has a branching habit/semi trailing.Other Info: Species. Llikes full sun or partial shade, suitable for indoors, windowboxes or garden during frost free months. As a house plant will flower freely all year.View our YouTube Videos Annie & Guy's Comments: Southernwood/P. abrotanifolium certainly has a very attractive leaf which is fuzzy and crinkly in texture. It has a pleasant scent even though it is classified as a pungent. Excellent as a house plant and the attractive flowers and unusual leaf form will look really good in any room, it's sure to be a talking point.. Easy to look after but does require regular attention to maintain a good growing habit.
t/Aroma: rose balsamLeaf: mid green, deep cut and lobedFlower: pale pink to a candy floss pink. Flowers in abundance over many months.Growing Habit: irregular growing habit, upright and bushy with several semi-branching stems, large type at maturityOther Info: Cultivar - parentage not known.Similar to Sweet Miriam, some consider that the 2 types are possibly the one and the same. We would not agree with this, they are similar in some respects but the leaf and the flower is quite different.Above photo of Sweet Mimosais an example of the size of aJumbo Starter of a larger growing type of Scented Leaf Pelargonium.Sizes do vary per type aseach individual type of thescented pelargonium groupis unique.View our YouTube Videos Annie & Guy's Comments:Yes, it could be considered quite difficult to differentiate between Sweet Miriam and Sweet Mimosa. What adds to the debate is that there are quite a few types of scented pelargonium where the flowers do vary in colour, even on an individual plant. After growing both types for a number of years we believe these to be 2 different scented pelargonium; no doubt the debate will go on. Either way they are both very pretty scented geraniums.
ma: rose/balsamLeaf: mid green, deep cut, lobed with serrated edge, downey to the touchFlower: rose pink, candy floss colour, deep pink blotch and feathering to upper petals, small to medium in clustersGrowing Habit: upright and bushy, some semi-trailing branches, Ht. 24" x 24" spreadOther Info: Cultivar. Flowers repeatedly over a long period. Leaves are good in recipes. View our YouTube Videos Annie and Guy's Comments:Sweet Miriam was introduced by John Cook to America in 1984. A 'chance' seedling according to John. A couple of years later Sweet Mimosa appeared in an English catalogue and as notable differences are slight it has been suggested that Sweet Mimosa was disreputably 'poached' from her American cousin. It would seem, therefore, that Sweet Mimosa may be an imposter although you will find her listed in the English Catalogues.
/aroma: peppermint, reminds us of After Eight MintsLeaf: green with chocolate brown blotches, deeply divided, soft and velvety to the touch, medium to largeFlower: pale pink with purple feathering to upper petalsGrowing Habit: low growing with a sprawling habit, semi-trailing branches, large plant, Ht. up to 12" x 36" spreadOther Info: Species Tomentosum Peppermint - Cultivar Chocolate Mint. Excellent in large containers, hanging baskets and ideal ground cover during summer months. If growing inside, at maturity requires a large pot or container. Thin out centre and underneath to prevent leaf debris build up. See also Tomentosum Peppermint View our YouTube Videos Annie and Guy's Comments: Both Tomentosum Chocolate Mint and Peppermint make large plants very quickly. Mint Chocolate's peppermint fragrance is more subtle than Peppermint although both are distinctly minty. Excellent for herbal teas - infuse the leaves in hot water for a few minutes. Mint tea is relaxing, soothing, calms the nervous system and aids sleep.**Contrary to some of our Customers wishful thinking it does not smell or taste of chocolate!** The chocolate refers to the dark splodge on the leaves.Sorry to disappoint all chocoholics!
ent/aroma: strong peppermintLeaf: grey/green to mid green, soft and feel like velvet to the touch, medium to large. New leaves tend to be crinkly and extra grey but unfurl with age and turn a darker green and become a flatter shape. Underside remains grey resulting in a complimentary 2- tone colour way to the leaves. Flower: creamy white/mauve with purple feathering to upper petals, smallGrowing Habit: semi-branching and sprawling habit, makes a very large plant, Ht. 18" to 24" x 36" spread. We have 2 very large pots that are in excess of 4ft across! Makes a good ground cover plant during the summer months and will establish in all but the shadiest of spots. Too hot an area in the garden is not ideal, prefers some shade.Other Info: Species. Tomentosum is Latin for densely woolly with matted hairs and the covering of ‘wool’ helps to keep the plant cool and shaded and also helps to collect drops of moisture. Being as Tomentosum Peppermint is native to South Africa, with often very hot seasons, this is a handy survival mechanism.See also Tomentosum Chocolate Mint View our YouTube Videos Annie and Guy's Comments: Forget buying herbal teas, make your own - infuse the leaves from P. tomentosum peppermint just as you would an ordinary teabag. Drink a cup of peppermint tea before bedtime for a good night's sleep or at any time of the day to relax or to destress. This versatile and very large plant when mature has a multitude of uses. Great value. Top Tip - We would recommend growing Tomentosum Peppermint in between other scenteds as the strong peppermint perfume tends to help with minimising pests.
P. torentoaka P. ginger Scent/Aroma: light ginger with citrus undertonesLeaf: smoothe, toothe edgedFlower: pale mauveGrowing habit: upright, stiff, Ht. 24" x 18" spreadOther Info: SG scents are always subjective: some will pick up on the light ginger and others on the citrus.View our YouTube Videos Annie and Guy's Comments: an interesting addition to our Collection as it did take me quite a long time to track down in the UK. P. torento and/or P. ginger is listed a lot in the US Catalogues but not often here in the UK. As like all of the other types of Scenteds actual scents are a subjective and personal experience. Torento/ginger is classified as being a light ginger with citrus undertones and certainly some Visitors to our Nursery do immediately pick up on the ginger. I, personally, pick up more on the citrus with a faint ginger undertone. Scent apart, the pretty flowers are a delight!
Scent/Aroma: undefined, describes as aromatic and is very pleasantLeaf: succulent, crinkly textured, variable in form and size, sometimes hairy, deeply lobed. During a drought - not likely in the UK or Ireland - leaves fall off although the plant remains alive and well.Flower: creamy white, plum feathering to throat of upper petalsGrowing habit: sprawling shrublet with many scrambling branches, often trailing. Stems are brittle and are covered with soft hairs.Other Info: stunning scented geranium, excellent as a house plant, stunning in hanging baskets for the summer months outside. Flowers prolifically over many months.the following information source was plantzafricaThe nomenclature of this species is confusing and with both P. fragile and P. tripartitum being names for the plant in the past. Koos Roux of the Compton herbarium ( pers comm.) explains it thus:Starting at the earliest date; Burm.f. in 1759 published Geranium trifidum. In 1797 Jacquin published Pelargonium trifidum. These taxa I assume were based on different types and must therefore be treated as different taxa altogether. In 1800 Willdenow transferred Burman's Geranium to Pelargonium - thus Pelargonium trifidum(Burm.f.) Willd. This combination in Pelargonium is predated by Jacquin's Pelargonium trifidum (1797). Andrews describedGeranium fragile in 1798 and therefore postdated Geranium trifidum Burm.f. (1759) and Pelargonium trifidum Jacq. (1797) and therefore has no standing. The correct name is Pelargonium trifidumJacq..It was also known as Pelargonium tripartitum because Knuth (1912) disregarded the earliest specific epithet fragile of Andrews (1798).The brittle-stalked pelargonium was introduced into England in 1792 by prominent nurserymen James Lee and Lewis Kennedy.Ecology Pelargonium trifidum is pollinated by long-tongue flies. Pelargonium seed is interesting in that, attached to the elliptic seed, is a feathered, tail-like structure that is coiled in a spiral arrangement. This tail causes the seed to twist around in the wind and to drill itself into the soil in a corkscrew fashion, thus ensuring that most seeds produced (5 seeds per flower) have a good chance of germinating , (Brown, N. & Duncan, G. 2006).Uses and cultural aspects Although Pelargonium trifidum has no cultural use, horticulturally it is an attractive species. Pelargonium trifidum should be planted in an area that is well drained and receives full sun. (NOTE from Annie should be over wintered inside in UK and Ireland) Perfect growing conditions will allow it to grow to 1 m, therefore the shrublet should be planted in front of other taller growing shrubs, but behind low-growing plants. The flowers are large and will be a beautiful attraction in the garden.View our YouTube Videos Annie & Guy's Comments: We had this type a few years ago and loved it as it is so pretty, flowers are amazing. When we relocated in 2011 the removal people somehow managed to destroy quite a few of our Parent plants and P. trifidum was unfortunately one of these. Thankfully we have trifidum back in our Collection and we are confident that she will be an enoromous hit with our Followers.
ma: considered one of the most fragrant of rose scented geranium typesLeaf: mid green, deeply incised, medium to large leavesFlower: deep cerise pink, top petals cerise to deep plumGrowing habit: upright and bushy, Ht. 24ins to 36ins x similar spreadOther Info: a fairly large scented pelargonium at maturity which will do well in containers for outside on patios during frost free months. Lift in for the winter to protect.View our YouTube Videos Annie & Guy's Comments: Vandersea really does have highly fragrant rose scented leaves of all that I have experienced. If you have plenty of room to provide enough space for this quite dense and bushy scented geranium we are sure that this pelargonium type will be a welcome addition for all scented plant enthusiasts.