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Scented Geranium 'Rachael Marie'

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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Height

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Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Sun Exposure

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Danger

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

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Bloom Time

Foliage

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Class

Bloom Time

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Class

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

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Seed Collecting

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Fruit Shape

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Fruit Size

Lavender

Fruit Colors

Mid Summer

Growing Habit

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Shiny/Glossy

Days to Maturity

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Seed Type

From herbaceous stem cuttings

Allow cut surface to callous over before planting

From seed; sow indoors before last frost

By simple layering

Usage

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Disease Resistance

Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

Leaf Type

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Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements

Annuals

Herbs

Perennials

Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Where to Grow

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Propagation Methods

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Leaf Shape

Leaf Appearance

Degree to which the appearance is present

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Leaf Texture (top)

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Leaf Texture (bottom)

Leaf Color

Color of Leaf Margin

Leaf Substance

Number of Vein Pairs

Appearance of Margin

Margin Width

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Flower Fragrance

Does it set seed?

Flower Size

Flower Type

Blooming Habit

Foliage Habit

Ploidy

Color Patterns

Awards (if applicable)

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philomel

(Zone 8a) | December 2004 | neutral

I do enjoy this plant, but find that the aroma of the leaves is unpleasant, whereas most people are reminded of apples.

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