Xela's Garden

Geranium Scented ..... Pink Capitatum

Genus: Pelargonium.

Species: Pelargonium capitatum.

Tender Perennial

A fruity scent and lovely bright pink flowers. Great displayed on its own or as part of a mixed display. Scented Geraniums are fabulous and come in such a wide variation of foliage, flowers and scents. It's amazing to rub a leaf and to enjoy wonderful aromas - Mother Nature's pot pourri!
Height: 45cm (18"). Spread: 30cm (12").

Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible.

Ideal For:
patio

Flowering Period:
May, June, July, August, September, October

Position:
sun or semi shade
[Source: http://www.geraniumsuk.com/geraniums-pelargoniums/upright/scented-leaf/geranium-pink-capitatum/N7108 ]

Only mildly smelling of roses, but stunning single pink flowers. Beautifully marked top petals of pink with the lower three petals of a paler pink shading to white in the centre. Pink Capitatum flowers profusely all summer and is still flowering now due to the mild and sometimes sunny autumn we are having this year. A very well behaved scented pelargonium which grows well in a large pot, Pink Capitatum is apparently from Australia and sometimes known as Pink Capricorn. Pink Capitatum is not to be confused with the species P. capitatum which is a rather sprawling plant.
Pot up plugs into 9cm pots and grow them on in warm frost free conditions for transplanting later on. When all risk of frost has passed, gradually acclimatise them to outdoor conditions over 7 to 10 days. Transplant geranium plants into borders and containers in a sunny or semi shaded position.
Feed and water plants frequently. Deadhead faded geranium flowers to encourage more spectacular blooms to be produced.
[Source: http://www.perfect-pelargoniums.com/2011/10/pink-capitatum-rose-scented-reminder-of.html ]

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