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Growing Peppermint Scented Geranium
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Growing Peppermint Scented Geranium
Date: 7/3/2010 10:23:07 PM ( 14 y ago)
Peppermint Scented Geranium
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We did some good and necessary trimming of
our front yard.
The Peppermint Scented Geranium got
cut into. I do not find this is a plant that likes to be cut back.
It shows leggy undergrowth when you do this.
This is one of my favorite plants.
8:19 pm
July 3, 2010
ABOUT PEPPERMINT SCENTED GENERANIUM
Pelargonium tomentosum is an aromatic, low-growing, sprawling subshrub with branches spreading in all directions. The presence of soft hairs and numerous glandular hairs, lends a velvety touch to the leaves and stems. The peppermint-scented, simple leaves are showy, especially when covered with morning dew.
The tiny, white flowers with purple markings on the petals are borne in a much-branched inflorescence, from spring to summer (October to January). The species name tomentosum refers to the leaves, which are thickly and evenly covered with short, curved, matted hairs.
Peppermint Scented Geranium belongs to the Pelargonium genus.
http://myfolia.com/plants/844-peppermint-scented-geranium-pelargonium-tomentosum
http://www.superbherbs.net/geranium.htm
are: Deadhead spent flowers consistently. Outdoors, grow in neutral to alkaline, well-drained soil and preferably full sun. In hot climates, provide mid-day shade; in cold climates, overwinter indoors and trim back by one-third and repot when grown resumes. Indoors, provide with light soil mix, good light and ventilation, and mid-day shade. Fertilize every two weeks during growth and water sparingly in winter.
Propagation: Root softwood cuttings in spring, late summer or early fall; sow seed from late winter to early spring at 70°F.
Problems: Spider mites, thrips, mealybugs, caterpillars, mildew, gray mold, black leg, flower break virus, Xanthomonas blight, edema.
http://www.finegardening.com/plantguide/pelargonium-tomentosum-mint-scented-g...
http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/54862/
Plants can easily grow to cover a square yard or more in leaves that look luscious even when conditions are dry.(It will appreciate a little watering but it doesn't need a lot, the leaves start to curl if it is too dry) When it is young it will take any pruning to shape. I do find as it ages it tends to die off in the center and ceases to look as good. I may do it incorrectly but I find cutting it back hard at this stage, in an attempt to rejuvenate it more often causes it to drop dead. So I've taken to replacing them every 2-3 years.Cuttings are easily set from tip prunings so I always have a few in pots waiting to go in.
The flowers are white and held up above the leaves. I'm not particularly fond of them as they rapidly look messy and are very small compared to the leaves, so I prune them off. Any exscuse to handle this plant is a pleasure both for scent and texture.
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