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Pelargonium crispum (Lemon geranium)

Other names: Pelargonium 'Lemon Crisp', Pelargonium crassifolium, Pelargonium strictum, Pelargonium pectinifolium, Geranium rigidum, Geranium crispum, Anisopetala crispa, Geraniospermum crispum, Pelargonium rigidum, Mozzie plant, Lemon-scented geranium, Scented pelargonium

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Species
P. crispum is an upright, bushy, tender evergreen perennial or subshrub with fan-shaped, toothed, wrinkled, lemon-scented, mid- to bright green leaves and upright stems bearing small clusters of pale pink flowers throughout summer.
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Season of interest

Flower

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Flower

Foliage

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Foliage
Height and spread

Height and spread

Size Max height Max spread To maturity
0.6 m 0.5 m 1-2 years
1 ft 1 ft 1-2 years

Where to grow

Soil type
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
  • Chalky
Soil drainage
  • Well-drained
Soil pH
  • Alkaline
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Partial Shade
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • West
  • South
Exposure
  • Sheltered

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Cultivation

In frost-free areas, grow in fertile, well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun. Tolerates partial shade. Under glass, grow in full light in a loamless or loam-based compost mixed with sharp sand. Generally does not survive winter outdoors, so overwinter indoors or replace.

Suggested uses

Containers/Patio, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, City, Drought Tolerant, Indoor, Conservatory, Greenhouse, Low Maintenance

UK hardiness

H2

USDA zones

Zone 10, Zone 11

Sunset zone

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Upright, Bushy

Native to

South Africa

Drought tolerant

Yes

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic

Plant care

Pruning

Pinch out shoot tips in spring or early summer to create a bushier habit. Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering.

Propagation methods

Softwood cuttings

Pests

Glasshouse whitefly

Thrips

Vine weevil

Aphids

Caterpillars

Leafhoppers

Diseases

Pelargonium viruses

Rust

Foot and root rot

Take softwood cuttings

Deadhead regularly (optional)

Cut down, pot up and store overwinter in a cold frame or greenhouse

Plant container grown plants in a sunny sheltered spot

Bring tender indoors if container grown (in cold areas)

Apply balanced fertiliser in early summer

Plant tender plants after danger of frost has passed (late spring, early summer)

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