Pelargonium capitatum Pink Capricorn
Pelargonium capitatum Pink Capricorn
Pelargonium capitatum Pink Capricorn
Pelargonium capitatum Pink Capricorn
Pelargonium capitatum Pink Capricorn
Pelargonium capitatum Pink Capricorn
Pelargonium capitatum Pink Capricorn
Pelargonium x capitatum Pink Capricorn
Rose-scented geranium, Sweet-scented geranium
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Description
The Pelargonium 'Pink Capricorn' is sometimes marketed under the name 'Pink Capitatum', incorrectly according to some, although it is undeniably descended from the beautiful botanical species Pelargonium capitatum, also known as the head-flowered pelargonium. This Pink Capricorn geranium forms a small shrub with a slightly spreading habit, covered with moss-green, lobed and undulate leaves, which emit a very beautiful rose-like fragrance, with a hint of coriander, when touched. It blooms abundantly until the first frost, and its very compact, deep pink flower umbels are extremely decorative above the foliage. Vigorous and generous, this pelargonium is easily cultivated in a pot, which allows it to be protected from frost in winter.
The Pelargonium capitatum grows spontaneously on the coasts of South Africa, it is a very robust and undemanding species that behaves in its native land as a pioneer plant. It is the origin of many aromatic hybrids cultivated for their rose-scented essential oils, including the Pelargonium 'Pink Capricorn'. It is a small perennial shrub belonging to the geranium family. Its bushy habit is supported by hairy stems, which lignify over time, allowing the plant to reach 50 cm (20in) in height with a spread of 60-70 cm (24-28in). The entire plant gives off a powerful rose-like scent, with more or less lemony notes, subtly spicy, or even aniseed depending on the nose smelling it. Its foliage, highly ornamental, is composed of cordate-based, 3-lobed, undulate, toothed, and villous leaves. The abundant flowering takes place from June to October, in the form of small dense heads containing several small flowers in fresh and vibrant pink tones, lighter in the centre. On each flower, which has 5 petals, the 2 upper petals, veined with garnet, are larger than the 3 lower petals. This plant is very sensitive to frost: it perishes below 0 °C (32°F).
With just a touch, the Pelargonium "Pink Capricorn" releases a powerful and magnificent fragrance. Extremely floriferous and beautifully coloured, this variety is one of our favorites, as you may have guessed. So plant it somewhere you can touch it: in a pot, on the terrace, along a path, or in the conservatory. We were captivated, one day after the rain, by a bed of fragrant geraniums and immersed ourselves in a symphony of delicate scents. On the Riviera o Mediterranean, where it never freezes, it is a magnificent plant that withstands summer drought and requires very little maintenance.
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Botanical data
Pelargonium
x capitatum
Pink Capricorn
Geraniaceae
Rose-scented geranium, Sweet-scented geranium
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Plant your seedlings in the open ground after the last frosts, in a sunny position. You can also plant them in pots in a sheltered location, which you can then take outdoors in May. If you plant them in the open ground, wait until the frosts have passed. Fragrant geraniums require well-drained soil, but not necessarily very rich soil. Water moderately. In pots, regular watering is necessary in summer. You can protect your geraniums by bringing them indoors, under a veranda or in a cold greenhouse or bright, unheated room in winter.
They can tolerate a light frost, but they will not survive the winter in the garden.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.