Pelargonium crispum Minor
Pelargonium crispum Minor
Pelargonium crispum Minor
Pelargonium crispum Minor
Pelargonium, Fragrant Geranium
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Description
The Pelargonium crispum Minor is a lovely form of curly geranium recognisable by its smaller and intensely curled leaves. Over time, the plant forms a small evergreen shrub with a very upright habit, which is also appreciated for its pleasant lemon fragrance, noticeable with the slightest touch. It blooms from June to September, offering delicate, reasonably large, but few pink flowers with a purple centre. Grow it in full sun, in well-drained soil, as it is sensitive to excess water. Planting it in the ground is only possible in mild regions, spared from frost.
The Pelargonium crispum 'Minor' is derived from a botanic species endemic to the southwest of the Cape Province in South Africa, the Pelargonium crispum. 'Minor' closely resembles it and forms a woody and perennial shrub with an upright habit. It belongs to the geranium family. Its habit is supported by stiff, sturdy, and slightly branched stems, allowing the plant to reach about 70 cm (28in) in height with a spread of 40 cm (16in). The entire plant gives off a pleasant smell reminiscent of lemon essential oil. Its foliage, particularly ornamental, consists of small rounded leaves divided into three undulate lobes, with intensely wavy, hairy, and 3 cm (0 and 1in) wide edges. Their colour is light and vibrant green. Flowering occurs from June to September as scattered flowers with five pale pink petals marked with lines and deep red stamens in the throat. They measure up to 5 cm (2in) in diameter.
With a simple touch, Pelargonium crispum 'Minor' releases a powerful fragrance and repels mosquitoes. So, plant it in a pot or in the ground, where you can touch and admire it, along a pathway or in a large pot, on the terrace or in the conservatory. Scented geraniums are precious for perfuming a room, where they delight us with their sometimes unexpected and beautiful scents. One day after the rain, we were captivated by a bed of fragrant geraniums and spent long moments immersing ourselves in a small symphony of delicate fragrances. In very mild climates, it is a plant that perfectly withstands summer drought and requires very little maintenance, making it valuable for dry gardens by the seaside.
Its leaves are used in perfumery to extract a fragrant essence, and the English pick its flowers to flavour their jellies... Try flavouring a recipe with the scent of fragrant pelargonium. It works! The edible leaves are used in fruit salads and potpourri.
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Pelargonium
crispum
Minor
Geraniaceae
Pelargonium, Fragrant Geranium
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Plant your Pelargonium Minor in the ground after the last frost in a very sunny location to enhance the foliage colours and promote flowering. You can also plant it in a pot placed in a protected location, which you will take out in May. If you plant them in the ground, wait until the frost has passed. Fragrant geraniums require well-drained soil, but not necessarily very rich and even slightly chalky. Water moderately. In a pot, regular watering is necessary in summer. You can keep your geraniums indoors under a veranda or in a cold greenhouse in winter. They can tolerate a slight frost (-3/-4 °C) but will not survive the winter in the garden, except by the seaside. The crispum Minor variety is resistant to drought and is sensitive to overly wet soil.
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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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