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pelargonium tomentosum

This charming pelargonium bears soft velvety peppermint-scented leaves and small white flowers with purple markings on the upper petals. Fresh leaves can be used in food & beverages and are traditionally added to a chocolate cake by placing the leaves at the base of a baking tin before adding the mix. P. tomentosum is a low-growing shrub with long spreading branches which grows to about 50 cm/20 inches in height and prefers sandy loam conditions in part shade or sun part of the day. The name “tomentosum” is derived from the botanical word Tomentose meaning covered in hairs, this refers to the soft hairy leaves of this plant. It is ideal for fragrant gardens, pots, as ground cover or combined with other plants to add colour.

Pelargonium  tomentosum

Mint scented leaf pelargonium

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plant description

Pelargonium tomentosum is a low growing shrub with long spreading branches that grows to about 50 cm (20 inches) in height, the soft velvety leaves are peppermint scented with small white flowers and purple markings.

growing conditions
Pelargonium tomentosum prefers sandy loam soil in part shade or sun part of the day and is ideal for fragrant gardens, medium sized pots, as ground cover or combined with other plants.

Plant details

Growth habit-  A low growing shrub

Soil type-   sandy loam

Height- 50 cm/ 20 in

Flower period- Spring Summer

Position-  part shade to sun part of the day.

Scented leaf  uses

Essential oil can be obtained from the leaves by steam distillation and fresh leaves can be used for flavouring food & beverages such as puddings, desserts, biscuits, and cakes & is traditionally added to a chocolate cake by placing the leaves at the base of a baking tin before adding the mix, then remove after baking. Dried leaves can also be added to potpourri and scented pillows.