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Pelargonium graveolens Rose geranium Evergreen shrub (1 Page of 5) The Pelargonium graveolens plant species is found in S. Africa. It is a member of the Geraniaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Rose geranium. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Pelargonium graveolens Common Name: Rose geranium Family: Geraniaceae Author: L'Hérit. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 1.2 Mature Width: 0.8 Habitat: Near the Hex river in S.W. Cape province.
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].
Cultivated for its essential oil in S. France and Spain[171], there are many named varieties[183, 200].
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