lemon geranium

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A tender evergreen perennial, scented-leaved Pelargonium with wrinkled, fan-shaped, mid-green lemon-scented leaves and pale pink single flowers from spring to autumn.

lemon geranium

Scientific classification

Species: lemon geranium (Pelargonium crispum)
Genus: Pelargonium
Family: Geraniaceae

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Toxicity: Shrubs
Plant type: 0.1-0.5 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Partial shade · Full sun
Sunlight: 15 – 25 °C
Ideal temperature

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Distribution of lemon geranium

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of lemon geranium

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lemon geranium care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Partial shade · Full sun
Sunlight: 15 – 25 °C
Ideal temperature

Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

Pinch back tips of shoots in spring or early summer and deadhead to promote flowering.

Propagation

Propagate from softwood cuttings from spring to autumn.

Growing

Will grow well in a frost-free environment, in well-drained fertile neutral to alkaline soil, preferably in full sun but will tolerate some partial shade, in borders or containers. Irrigate moderately from spring to summer, and sparingly in winter allowing the compost to dry up between waterings. Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season and switch to a high potassium fertilizer when flowering starts. Overwinter in containers before the first frost in autumn. See Pelargonium cultivation for further advice.

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