This erect and spreading perennial has soft branched stems that form a shrubby habit. It has deeply lobed pubescent mid-green scented leaves and the tube-shaped pinkish flowers are arranged in clusters and appear above the foliage during summer.

Hardiness zones 9 to 11

Pelargonium graveolensis naturally found in southern Africa growing in moderately fertile well drained moist soils in a open sunny position and is drought tolerant but frost tender.

Rose Geranium is grown in garden beds or rockeries and as a container plant. It is used for spill-over and for foliage contrast in cottage gardens establishing from cuttings in 1 to 2 years. It is easy to grow and adds colour and scent to a small garden.ID 1266

It can be confused with the cultivar 'Rose Geranium' of gardens and it may be difficult to obtain the original species.

Pelargonium (pe-lar-GON-ee-um) graveolens(gra-VEE-o-lenz)

Geraniaceae (jer-AN-ee-AY-see-ee)