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Intermediate
skill rating |
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0.75m
max. spread |
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0.9m
max. height |
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2-5 years
to maturity |
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2 hours care
per year |
Botanical name: Pelargonium tomentosum
Other names: Peppermint geranium, Peppermint-scented geranium
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Genus: Pelargonium
Species: P. tomentosum - P. tomentosum is a vigorous, evergreen perennial with velvety, heart-shaped, peppermint-scented, mid-green leaves and clusters of small white flowers in spring and summer.
Pelargonium tomentosum is: Evergreen
Flower: White in Spring; White in Summer
Foliage: Mid-green in All seasons
Fragrance: The bruised leaves release a strong peppermint scent.
Habit: Spreading
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Pelargonium tomentosum (Peppermint geranium) will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.75m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, City, Coastal, Conservatory, Containers, Drought Tolerant, Greenhouse
Cultivation: Outdoors, grow in frost-free areas in fertile, well-drained soil. Under glass, grow in a loam-less or loam-based compost in full light with shade from hot sun. Water moderately when in growth and sparingly in winter.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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Well-drained |
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Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Full Sun |
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North, South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3) |
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