Pelargonium crispum Variegatum
Pelargonium crispum Variegatum
Pelargonium crispum Variegatum
Pelargonium crispum Variegatum
Lemon-Scented Geranium
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Description
The scented Pelargonium crispum Variegatum, also known as Pelargonium 'Prince Rupert Variegated' gradually forms a small, evergreen shrub with an upright habit, appreciated for its superb crisp foliage with pleated edges, marginated with white and cream. The leaves release an intense fragrance that pleasantly resembles lemon when touched. It flowers from June to September, producing delicate, pale pink flowers with a purple centre, which are fairly large but not very abundant. Grow it in full sun, in well-drained soil as it is sensitive to excessive water. Planting it in the ground is only possible in our mildest regions that are not affected by frost.
Pelargonium crispum 'Variegatum' is derived from a botanical species endemic to the southwest of the Cape Province in South Africa, Pelargonium crispum. 'Variegatum' closely resembles it and forms a woody, perennial shrub with an upright habit, belonging to the geranium family. Its habit is supported by stiff, sturdy, sparsely branched stems, allowing the plant to reach a height of up to 1m (3ft) with a spread of 40cm (16in). The entire plant emits a very pleasant scent reminiscent of lemon. Its particularly ornamental foliage is composed of small, rounded leaves, divided into 3 lobes, undulate, strongly pleated at the edges, and measuring 3 to 5cm (1 to 2in) wide. They have a very soft grey-green colour, marginated with white and pale yellow. The flowering takes place from June to September, with sparse flowers consisting of 5 pale pink petals marked with lines and red-purple stamens in the throat. They can reach up to 5cm (2in) in diameter.
With a simple touch, Pelargonium crispum 'Variegatum' releases a powerful fragrance and repels mosquitoes. Therefore, plant it in a pot or in the ground in a place where you can touch it and admire it, along a pathway or in a large pot on the terrace or veranda. Scented geraniums are precious for perfuming a room, where they delight us with their sometimes unexpected and wonderful scents. We were captivated one day after the rain by a bed of scented geraniums and spent a long time immersing ourselves in a symphony of delicate fragrances. It's one of our favourites, as you may have guessed. In mild climates, it is a plant that withstands summer drought perfectly and requires very little maintenance, making it valuable for dry gardens, especially those near the sea.
Its leaves are used in perfumery to extract an aromatic essential oil, and the English pick its flowers to flavor their jellies. Try using scented pelargonium flowers to flavour a recipe, it works! The edible leaves are used in fruit salads and potpourri.
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Botanical data
Pelargonium
crispum
Variegatum
Geraniaceae
Lemon-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.