Description

Pelargonium tomentosum

Peppermint scented geranium with a very strong peppermint scent.  Big soft velvety leaves and small mostly white flowers. Trailing habit, suitable for hanging baskets, pots.

LIGHT
For partly shaded areas. Peppermint scented geraniums like a little more shade than most other scented geraniums.

SOIL
They grow well in garden beds or pots in well-drained soil or potting mix, preferring a neutral to slightly acidic pH.

WATER
Water well when first planted but do not over water as scented geraniums don’t like to be kept too wet. Allow the soil to dry out a little between watering.

PRUNING
To maintain healthy looking bushy plants, prune them regularly especially during the warmer months when they are growing quickly.

FERTILISING
Scented geraniums do not need a lot of fertiliser. In fact too much nitrogen may diminish their scent. Fertilise them during their growing periods with a balanced complete fertiliser. Fish emulsion and  seaweed fertilisers are good or you can use slow release fertilisers applied just  as the weather starts to warm up.