Pelargonium capitatum
Pelargonium capitatum
Pelargonium capitatum
Rose geranium, Rose-scented geranium
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Description
Pelargonium capitatum, also known as rose-scented geranium, is a perennial and frost-sensitive species native to South Africa, widely cultivated for its essential oil with a rose scent. It forms a small spreading shrub, covered with beautifully dissected and fragrant evergreen leaves that release their scent at the slightest touch. It blooms from June to October, bearing small pink flowers veined with garnet, grouped in dense heads. This vigorous and undemanding plant grows quickly in full sun, in all types of soil, even clay.
Growing on the coasts of southern Africa, Pelargonium capitatum is a perennial shrub belonging to the Geraniaceae family, originating from numerous horticultural varieties selected for their fragrant foliage. Its bushy habit is supported by hairy stems, which lignify over time, helping the plant to reach a height of 60 to 80cm (24 to 32in) (or more) with a spread of 1 to 1.5m (3 to 5ft). The entire plant emits a scent reminiscent of roses. Its highly ornamental foliage consists of cordate-based leaves, divided into 3 to 5 lobes. They are undulate, dentate, and villous, measuring 2 to 8cm (1 to 3in) wide. Flowering occurs from June to October, in the form of dense heads containing 10 to 20 small pale-pink flowers measuring 15mm (1in). They are perhaps less spectacular than those of classic perennial or annual hybrids, but are more authentic. The two upper petals, veined with garnet, are larger than the three lower petals.
With a simple touch, Pelargonium capitatum releases a delicate fragrance and repels mosquitoes. Therefore, plant it in a pot or in the ground, in a location where you can touch it. Try planting it along a pathway or in a pot on a patio. After rainfall one day, we came across a bed of fragrant geraniums and spent a long time immersing ourselves in a symphony of delicate scents. It is one of our favourites, as you may have guessed. It is one of our favourites, as you may have guessed. In mild climates, it perfectly withstands summer drought and requires very little maintenance, making it valuable for dry gardens, by the seaside.
Its leaves are widely used in perfumery to extract a rose essence. The flowers can be used to flavour jellies. The leaves are used in potpourri. The leaves are edible, so can even be used in fruit salads.
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Botanical data
Pelargonium
capitatum
Geraniaceae
Rose geranium, Rose-scented geranium
South Africa
Planting and care
Plant your young pelargoniums in open ground after the last frosts, in a sunny position. You can also plant them in pots placed in a sheltered position, which you can take out in May. They require well-drained soil, but not necessarily very rich. Water moderately. In pots, regular watering is necessary in summer. You can keep your plants by bringing them indoors under a veranda or a cold greenhouse in winter. They can tolerate light frost, but will not survive the winter in the garden, except by the seaside.
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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).
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.
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