Plant Encyclopedia
Pelargonium graveolens (rose geranium)
Japanese name: ローズゼラニウム
Scientific name: Pelargonium graveolens
[Overview]
A perennial.
The leaves are densely covered with soft hairs.
The flowers are pink, with reddish-purple spots on the two upper petals.
[Uses]
The whole plant has a rose-like fragrance and is used as a herb.
[Cultivation]
Propagate by cuttings.
It prefers a sunny, well-drained place.
It dislikes heat and humidity, so in summer move it to a well-ventilated place.
It is also somewhat weak against cold, so care is needed.
Details
Names
English: rose geranium, sweet-scented geranium
Japanese: ローズゼラニウム、ゼラニウム（アロマセラピーでの呼称）、ニオイテンジクアオイ（匂天竺葵）
Japanese: ローズゼラニウム、ゼラニウム（アロマセラピーでの呼称）、ニオイテンジクアオイ（匂天竺葵）
Life form
Perennial
Habit
Terrestrial
Planting (or sowing) season
March, April, May, September, October
Flowering season
April, May, June, July, August, September
Distribution or origin
Southern and northeastern South Africa
Leaf shape
Lobed leaf
Leaf arrangement
Alternate
Leaf margin
Incised
Inflorescence
Umbel
Flower color
Pink
Leaf color
Green
Availability of seeds and plants
Low
Form sold
Seedlings
Sun exposure
Full sun
Soil needs
Required
Suitable uses
Potted plant, Flower bed, Parks and gardens, Wall greening, Rooftop greening, Hanging basket
Pests
Aphids, Spider mites
Scent
Floral
Uses
Beverage, Essential oil, Potpourri
Japan Flower Trade Code
23036
Translated from our Japanese encyclopedia. If anything differs, the Japanese page is correct.