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Nutmeg Geranium, Sweet-leaved Geranium

Pelargoniumfragrans

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Family
Geraniaceae (jer-ay-nee-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Pelargonium (pe-lar-GO-nee-um)
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Species
fragrans (FRAY-granz)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Shiny/Glossy
Succulent
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
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Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
Seed Collecting

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Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Atascadero, California

Merced, California

San Jose, California

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Media, PA (Zone 6b) | August 2004 | positive

One of the smaller scented geraniums. Works well in a hanging basket.

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