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Pelargonium capitatum Rose-scented geranium Evergreen shrub (1 Page of 5) The Pelargonium capitatum plant species is found in S. Africa. It is a member of the Geraniaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Rose-scented geranium. Some home gardeners know the variety as P. drummondii. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Pelargonium capitatum Common Name: Rose-scented geranium Family: Geraniaceae Author: (L.)L'Hérit. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 0.6 Mature Width: 0.6 Habitat: Sand dunes near the sea.
Cultivation Notes: Requires a light well-drained neutral to alkaline soil in a sunny position[188, 200].
Plants are not very hardy in Britain, they generally require greenhouse protection but might succeed outdoors when grown in a very sheltered warm spot in the mildest parts of the country[1]. They can also be grown in containers that are placed outdoors in the summer and then brought into the greenhouse or conservatory for the winter[238]. The plants need to be kept fairly dry in the winter[200].
Very tolerant of pruning, they can be cut right down to the base in the autumn when bringing them back indoors, or in the spring to encourage lots of fresh growth[238].
When bruised, the leaves release a scent of roses[245].
Sometimes cultivated for its essential oil[188].
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