Pelargonium ‘Attar of Roses’ (Scented Geranium)

Award-winning Pelargonium ‘Attar of Roses’ (Scented Geranium) is a bushy evergreen sub-shrub boasting rose-scented, pinnately lobed leaves. The leaves are covered with fine short hairs making them soft to the touch. They release their rose fragrance when brushed or crushed. Blooming from spring to summer, pale lavender-pink flowers up to 1 in. across (2.5 cm) are produced in clusters above the fragrant foliage. Their large upper petals are adorned with deep burgundy blotches and veins. Place this trailing geranium where its fragrance can be enjoyed. Perfect for containers and small spaces, Attar of Roses can be grown successfully indoors too.

• Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society
• Grows up to 18-30 in. tall and wide (45-75 cm).
• Performs best in full sun in fertile, neutral to alkaline, well-drained soils. Afternoon shade is appreciated in hot climates. Provide good ventilation, and water moderately during the growing season from spring to summer, and only sparingly in winter. Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season. Drought tolerant once established.
• Perfect addition to beds and borders, city gardens, cottage gardens, Mediterranean gardens or containers.
• Generally disease free. Keep an eye out for vine weevil, caterpillars, aphids.
• Deadhead and remove yellowing leaves. Propagate by softwood cuttings in spring, late summer or early autumn.
• Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.