Rose geranium
Pelargonium graveolens · Pelargoniums · Geranium family
Also known as: Sweet Scented Geranium · Rose-scented Geranium · Old-fashioned Rose Geranium
Easy40–100cmNot pet-safeEdible
Rose geranium care at a glance
Rose geranium (Pelargonium graveolens) needs a moderate amount of water and prefers to grow in full sun.
- Water need
- Medium
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Dry
- Nutrients
- Medium
- Life cycle
- short_lived_perennial
Pests, Diseases, Toxicity & Weather on Rose geranium
Possible pests on Rose geranium include Whitefly and Aphids. A common disease is Stem rot. Also possible: Grey mould. Rose geranium is mildly toxic to cats and dogs.
Pest
- Whitefly Medium
- Aphids Low
Disease
- Stem rot High
- Grey mould Medium
Toxicity
- Essential oils (geraniol/linalool) Low
Weather
- Frost damage High
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Frequently asked questions about Rose geranium
- Which pests affect Rose geranium?
- Possible pests on Rose geranium include Whitefly and Aphids.
- Which diseases affect Rose geranium?
- A common disease is Stem rot. Also possible: Grey mould.
- Is Rose geranium toxic to cats and dogs?
- Rose geranium is mildly toxic to cats and dogs.
- How much water does Rose geranium need?
- Rose geranium has a moderate water requirement.
- What light does Rose geranium need?
- Rose geranium prefers to grow in full sun. Around 6 hours of light per day is ideal.
- Is Rose geranium frost-hardy?
- Rose geranium is not frost-hardy. Its lower limit is around 1 °C.
- Can you eat Rose geranium?
- Yes, the edible parts are mainly: leaves.