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Pelargonium  scabrum

A delightful pelargonium with rhomboidal shaped strong lemon-scented leaves and a rough texture, also known as the rough-leaved pelargonium. The flowers are white with purple markings on the upper petals, each flower stalk has about 6 flowers. P. scabrum is an upright branching shrub which grows to about 100 cm/39 inches in height and prefers dry sandy loam soil conditions in full sun. The name “scabrum” is derived from the Latin word Scaber meaning having a raised texture, this refers to the leaves of this plant which are covered with rough hairs. It is ideal for pots, fragrant gardens, rock gardens and succulent gardens.

Rough leaved pelargonium

Ideal for pots, fragrant gardens, rock gardens and succulent gardens White flowers with purple markings  lemon scented leaves
plant description

Pelargonium scabrum is an upright branching shrub that grows to about 100 cm (39 inches) in height,the roughrhomboidal leaves are lemon scented and the flowers are white or pink in colour with purple markings on the upper petals and each flowering stalk contains 6 flowers.

This plant is native to the Western Cape, Northern Cape & Eastern Cape where it grows in dry,rocky places & in coastal areas which has Summer & Winter rainfall.

growing conditions
Pelargonium scabrum prefers dry sandy loam soil (PH.acid/neutral) in full sun and is ideal for pots,fragrant gardens,rock gardens and succulent gardens.

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Plant details

Growth habit-  A tall upright  shrub

Soil type-  sandy loam  PH acid neutral

Height-100 cm/ 40 in

Flower period- Spring Summer

Position-  full sun

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Scented leaf  uses

An essential oil can be obtained from the leaves and has a strong lemon aroma.

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