Citronella Geranium

Citronella Geranium – Scented Beauty with a Citrus Twist

Looking to add a little fragrance and charm to your garden or patio? Meet the Citronella Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens)—also called the Scented Geranium—a fast-growing perennial prized for its deeply crinkled, citrus-scented leaves. This lovely plant releases its signature lemony scent when the leaves are brushed or lightly bruised, making it perfect for walkways, patios, or anywhere you want a little zing in the air.

Arriving in a 4” cup, your Citronella Geranium is ready to grow into a bushy, fragrant beauty with delicate lavender-pink flowers that bloom in summer and attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds!

Why You’ll Love It:

• Strong Citrus Scent: Fragrant foliage that freshens your garden naturally
• Beautiful Summer Blooms: Small lavender-pink flowers with crimson markings
• Loves the Sun: Thrives in full sun to partial shade
• Pollinator-Friendly: Attracts bees, butterflies, and birds
• Low Maintenance: Drought-tolerant once established and easy to grow

Growing Info:

• Mature Size: Up to 24” tall and 12–18” wide
• Light: Full sun to partial shade
• Hardiness Zones: 9–12 (grow as an annual or container plant in cooler zones)
• Soil: Moist, loamy, well-draining soil (pH 5.8–6.5)
• Water: Water regularly until established; then it’s drought-tolerant
• Fertilizer: Light feedings only—too much can reduce that amazing fragrance!
• Spacing: Allow 18–24” between plants
• Care Tips: Snip spent flowers and pinch growing tips to encourage bushy growth. Best planted in spring after danger of frost.

Good to Know:

• Ships in a 4" cup
• Not shipped to Alaska or Hawaii
• May arrive dormant in winter
• Photos show mature plants

Whether you're creating a sensory walkway, filling a patio planter, or simply want a garden plant that smells as good as it looks, the Citronella Geranium is a sunny, scented superstar.

Brush the leaves, breathe in the citrus, and let this plant work its fragrant magic in your space! 

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