Scented Geranium 'Attar of Roses'

Pelargonium capitatum

Family
Geraniaceae (jer-ay-nee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Pelargonium (pe-lar-GO-nee-um)
Species
capitatum (kap-ih-TAY-tum)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Lavender
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Herbs
Perennials
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Dark/Black
Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
By simple layering
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Ceres, California

Citrus Heights, California

Northridge, California

Rumsey, California

Kissimmee, Florida

Buckley, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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C
| April 2005 | positive

I have only recently discovered the advantages of this plant! I use it a lot in public gardens as it really resists most ills, and seems ...Read More

C
Mozier, IL | June 2004 | neutral

i guest started to growing this plant this yr i have a small green house and growing by hydroponic so it is a new venture for me so i wil...Read More

R
Citrus Heights, CA (Zone 9b) | January 2004 | positive

A tender yet tough Geranium. Beautiful small flowers,less prone to spotting on the petals.Flowers stay a week or more.foliage always loo...Read More

L
Grove City, OH (Zone 6a) | January 2003 | positive

The scent of this cultivar is almost identical in chemical composition to the true Attar of Roses, meaning it is easy to incorporate the ...Read More

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