Citrosa Geranium
This variety is a perennial sub-shrub with interesting, ferny, fragrant leaves that are reminiscent of citronella; it is a myth that this plant actually repels mosquitos; small clusters of violet-lavender flowers in summer; a great textural groundcover
Attracts,
Brand,
Brand,
Botanical Name,
Bulb Size,
Bulbs per Package,
Deer Resistant,
Evergreen or Deciduous,
Family,Scented Geranium
Family Name,
Bloom Time,Late Spring to Early Fall
Foliage Color,Green
Genus,Pelargonium
Genus Name,
Weather,
Days to Emerge,
Days to Maturity,
Edible,
Features,
Growth Rate,Fast
Hardiness,
Hardiness Zone,9b
Harvest Season,
Landscape Uses,Massing, Edging, Garden, Container, Basket
Light Needs,Full Sun, Partial Shade
Mature Height,24 inches
Mature Width,12 inches
Prune Time,Deadhead
Self Pollinating,
Water Needs,Average to Moist
Waterwise,
Essentials for Success
For flourishing plants, use potting soil for potted plants or planting mix for garden beds paired with Root Zone starter fertilizer is the perfect duo to foster robust root growth and minimize transplant shock.
Details
Citrosa Geranium is an herbaceous evergreen perennial with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its medium texture blends into the garden, but can always be balanced by a couple of finer or coarser plants for an effective composition.
This plant will require occasional maintenance and upkeep. Trim off the flower heads after they fade and die to encourage more blooms late into the season. It has no significant negative characteristics.
Citrosa Geranium is recommended for the following landscape applications:
- Mass Planting
- Border Edging
- General Garden Use
- Container Planting
- Hanging Baskets
Features
Citrosa Geranium's attractive fragrant ferny palmate leaves remain green in color throughout the year. It features bold clusters of lightly-scented violet flowers with lavender overtones at the ends of the stems from late spring to early fall. The flowers are excellent for cutting. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
Care
Planting & Growing
Citrosa Geranium will grow to be about 24 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 12 inches. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant, individual plants should be spaced approximately 10 inches apart. Its foliage tends to remain dense right to the ground, not requiring facer plants in front. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 1 years.
This plant does best in full sun to partial shade. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, but will not tolerate standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This species is not originally from North America. It can be propagated by cuttings.
Citrosa Geranium is a fine choice for the garden, but it is also a good selection for planting in outdoor containers and hanging baskets. With its upright habit of growth, it is best suited for use as a 'thriller' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination; plant it near the center of the pot, surrounded by smaller plants and those that spill over the edges. Note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden.
