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Scented leaf Pelargonium 'Lemon Fancy'

Pelargonium

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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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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Shiny/Glossy
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
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

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Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Pink
Fuchsia (red-purple)
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
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Category
Herbs
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
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)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional
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(Zone 8a) | December 2004 | positive

A neat and small growing pelargonium with leaves scented strongly of lemons - excellent to use in cooking.

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