The Scented Geranium

Scented geraniums have the added bonus of enticing scent added to these lovely plants. Some of the scents available include rose, fruit, lemon, mint, nut and spice. Grow them indoors in the winter and feel like you are sitting in a summer breeze!

Planting Tips For Scented

The geranium can be a beautiful outdoor potted plant as well as planted directly in your flower beds.

Geraniums need 6 hours of sun every day to flourish so plant them in a spot that is at least partially sunny.

The soil should drain well and be slightly acidic for best growth

Geraniums grow nicely in patio containers and planters. Make sure you use a soil mixture that drains well (soil and peat moss or perlite) and do not over water. It is important to keep your plant in a container that is large enough to support growth or you will find the plant will wilt and look unhealthy.

Indoor geraniums will flower if put in a very sunny spot. Make sure they are in a container large enough for the plant with good drainage. Fertilize every month spring through summer and every other month fall through winter.

Make sure you check the Scented for signs of pests and diseases

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Of Interest:

Hardy Geraniums

Plant Bytes

The Scented is useful in many setting. Geranium plants tend to break and wilt in windy locations so plant them in a protected area. Geraniums are loved for their colorful blossoms and aromatic oil. The wild geranium is a favorite in a country garden and forms large clumps 12 to 24 inches in height.

It is commonly found in moist wooded areas or along stream banks, and can be easily recognized. The wild geranium is also called the Carolina geranium and is a semi-erect winter annual which is found throughout the United States and Canada. This plant commonly found at your local greenhouse is actually a native wildflower of this region. The geranium grows wild in low grounds and open woods from Newfoundland to Manitoba and south to Georgia and Missouri.

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Using Geraniums As Insect Repellent
Geraniums have been used to ward off ticks for centuries and the oil is reputed to be a natural insect repellent. These plants produce oils that repel insects, in fact, one new type of geranium called the mosquito geranium was purposely created for it's production of citronella oil.