Pelargonium  betulinum

Birch leaved pelargonium

A beautiful pelargonium with a natural charm, the leaves have a slight camphor scent and resemble that of a birch leaf which is ovate and toothed, when crushed the aroma is released and is used for essential oil, ointment and steam inhalation for coughs & chest complaints. The flowers are pink or purple with purple markings on the upper petals & each flowering stalk has about 3-4 flowers. P. betulinum is an upright slightly woody shrublet which grows to about 130 cm/51 inches in height and prefers well-drained slightly sandy soil conditions in full sun to part shade. Best planted in the garden in a sheltered place or grown in large pots.

 each packet contains 5 seeds

Plant details

Growth habit- upright slightly woody shrublet

Soil type- sandy loam  PH neutral

Height-130cm

Flower period- Spring Summer

Position- full sun to part shade

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Scented leaf  uses

The leaves release a camphor aroma when crushed and can be used for the distillation of essential oil, as an ointment or  steam inhalation to treat throat, chest complaints or stomach problems.

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