Pelargonium tomentosum (Peppermint geranium)

Other names: Peppermint-scented geranium

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Where to grow

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

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Cultivation

Outdoors, grow in frost-free areas in fertile, well-drained soil. Under glass, grow in a loam-less or loam-based compost in full light with shade from hot sun. Water moderately when in growth and sparingly in winter.

Suggested uses

Containers/Patio, Coastal, Beds and borders, City, Drought Tolerant, Greenhouse, Conservatory

UK hardiness

H1c

USDA zones

Zone 9, 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 = Moderate/Medium
Central Valley = Moderate/Medium
South Coastal = Low
South Inland = Moderate/Medium
High and Intermediate Desert = Inappropriate
Low Desert = Inappropriate

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Spreading

Native to

South Africa

Drought tolerant

Yes

Flood tolerant

No

Fragrance

The bruised leaves release a strong peppermint scent.

Toxicity

Not toxic

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