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pelargonium 'Citronella'

Pelargonium 'Citronella' (Sc)

Fragrant

Genus: Pelargonium
Family: Geraniaceae

About this plant

'Citronella' is an evergreen, branching shrub to 1.5m with small, rounded, toothed-edged leaves with a strong, lemon scent. Small clusters of pinkish-purple flowers may be produced in spring, summer or autumn

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H1C

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in neutral or alkaline, well-drained, moderately fertile soil in full sun. Lift outdoor plants, or take cuttings, and keep in frost-free, well-lit conditions over winter. See also pelargonium cultivation

Pruning

Remove spent flowers and trim as required

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings in spring, late summer and autumn

Pests

Can get glasshouse whitefly, caterpillars, glasshouse leafhopper, aphids, vine weevil and root mealybugs

Diseases

Generally trouble free

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio ContainerCottage InformalGround Cover

Planting Places

ConservatoryOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years