Pelargonium 'Attar of Roses'
scented-leaved pelargoniums
- 9cm pot
- £6.99
- available to order from spring
- 3 × 9cm pots
- £17.99 £6.00 each
- available to order from spring
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- Standard £5.99
- Position: full sun
- Soil: moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or general-purpose potting compost for containers
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: May to November
- Hardiness: frost tender (will need winter protection)
You will want to gently run your hands over the leaves of this tender perennial all the time, as this will help release their delicious rose-like scent.
The pale lavender-pink flowers of Pelargonium 'Attar of Roses', appear on the upright stems for months on end from late spring, are an added bonus and are useful for cutting.
The pale lavender-pink flowers of Pelargonium 'Attar of Roses', appear on the upright stems for months on end from late spring, are an added bonus and are useful for cutting.
Pot up in free-draining compost and grow them on in a bright, frost-free spot. Move plants outside only after all risk of frost has passed, placing them in a sunny, sheltered position. Water regularly, allowing the surface to dry slightly between waterings, as they dislike being constantly wet. Remove faded flowers and yellowing leaves to keep plants tidy and to encourage more blooms.
Feed every couple of weeks through the growing season with a dilute high-potash fertiliser such as Tomorite to support flowering. Pinch back leggy growth to maintain a bushy shape, and bring plants back indoors before autumn frosts if you wish to overwinter them.
Feed every couple of weeks through the growing season with a dilute high-potash fertiliser such as Tomorite to support flowering. Pinch back leggy growth to maintain a bushy shape, and bring plants back indoors before autumn frosts if you wish to overwinter them.
