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- Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 10 - 12 Inches
- Mature Spread 12 - 24 Inches
- Growing Zones 9 - 12
Scented Geraniums are the perfect patio or deck plant. When brushed against, the foliage releases heavenly scents. The smell of Apple Scented Geranium is impressive and almost better than the real thing. The lily pad-like leaves are thick and slightly fuzzy and exude the scent of fresh apples. Pelargonium is the annual geranium typically grown for its impressive flowers and long flowering period. The scented varieties of Pelargonium also have flowers, although less conspicuous. Nonetheless, the flowers also smell and taste of apples and are great unexpected additions to a salad or jelly jar.
Scented Geraniums have been part of the kitchen garden for hundreds of years. The Victorians grew many different types to suit different needs. Apple Scented Geranium is used to flavor salads, drinks, or jellies. In contrast, a lemon-scented Geranium would have been used to deter insects. Scented Geraniums are perfect for small garden spaces or container gardens. They do not take up much room but put out fragrance and attract pollinators while in bloom.
Apple Scented Geranium Care
Scented Geraniums like to be placed in full sun but will require shade during the hottest part of the day in warmer climates. Well-draining soil is key to a good root system. Use a potting mix with added perlite if planting these geraniums in containers. Water on a bi-weekly schedule. The thick, fuzzy leaves can withstand drought in between waterings, but the plants are still tender perennials that like moderately moist soil. Deadheading will encourage the plants to keep producing flowers, and pinching out the stem tips early in the season helps promote a bushy shape.
Scented Geraniums are tender perennials and can only grow outside year-round in zones 9-12. In the other USDA growing zones, they can be overwintered as houseplants or placed in a dark, frost-free spot like a garage or basement until the following spring. Bring the plants indoors when the nighttime temperature dip below 50 degrees F. Prune the plants lightly to remove any dead or dying top growth. Try growing your scented geranium on a bright south-facing windowsill. Restrict watering to once every two weeks in winter to keep the root zone barely damp. If you plan to place the plants in a dark spot, they need to be cut back to within 8 inches of the soil. Place the pots somewhere dark where the temperatures will not go below 45 F, and wait to water again until the late winter or when the first sprout of green appears in early spring.
Apple Scented Geranium Spacing
Apple Scented geraniums need good air circulation to prevent diseases and pests from attacking. The mature height is 12 inches with a width of 24 inches. Plant Scented Geraniums at 16 inches apart on center. For a potted Geranium, the container should have an 8-inch diameter.
Apple Scented Geranium Plant Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 9 - 12 |
| Plant Type: Edible Plants |
| Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 10 - 12 Inches |
| Mature Spread: 12 - 24 Inches |
| Spacing: 12 - 24 Inches |
| Habit: Mounded |
| Flower Color(s): White |
| Flower Description: |
| Bloom Period: |
| Foliage Type: Evergreen |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: |
| Seasonal Interest: N/A |
| Watering: Low |
| Resists: N/A |
| Tolerates: Drought |
| Attracts: Bees, Birds, Butterflies |
| Container Role: |
| Uses: Borders, Containers, Groundcovers |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Foliage Interest, Fragrant |
| Brand: Sarahs Superb Herbs |
| Common Name: Apple Scented Geranium Plant |
| Other Name(s): Apple Scented Geranium |
| Scientific Name: Pelargonium 'Apple' Scented Geranium |
- SKU:
- 1231006264-pc
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Know As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Know As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Know As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Know As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Know As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Know As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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- If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.
- We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.
It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.