Pelargonium crispum Prince Rupert
Pelargonium crispum Prince Rupert
Pelargonium crispum Prince Rupert
Pelargonium crispum Prince Rupert
Lemon-Scented Geranium
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Description
Pelargonium crispum 'Prince Rupert' is a vigorous variety that gradually forms a small shrub with a very upright habit. it bears unique and pleasantly aromatic curly leaves that emit an intense lemon fragrance with the slightest touch. It flowers throughout summer, bearing relatively large pale-pink flowers with a purple centre. Grow it in full sun, in well-drained soil, as it is sensitive to excess water. It can only be grown in the ground in our mildest regions, free from frost.
'Prince Rupert' originates from Pelargonium crispum, a botanical species endemic to the southwest of the Cape Province in South Africa. 'Prince Rupert' closely resembles it, forming a woody, perennial shrub with an upright habit. Its habit is supported by stiff, sturdy, sparsely branched stems, allowing the plant to reach up to 1m (3ft) in height with a spread of 40cm (16in). The entire plant emits a pleasant scent of lemon essence. Its distinctive foliage is composed of small, rounded leaves, divided into 3 lobes. They are undulate with strongly wavy edges, measuring 3 to 5cm (1 to 2in) wide. They are a fairly vibrant green. Flowering occurs from June to September, with pale-pink 5-petalled flowers marked with lines and red-purple stamens in the throat. They can reach up to 5cm (2in) in diameter. The foliage persists through winter.
Pelargonium crispum 'Prince Rupert' possesses a powerful fragrance that delights gardeners as much as it repels mosquitoes. Plant it in a pot or in the ground in a place where you can touch it and pick its leaves as needed. It will look wonderful on a patio or in a conservatory. Scented geraniums are perfect for perfuming a room, where they delight us with their sometimes unexpected and wonderful fragrances. After rainfall one day, we came across a bed of scented geraniums and spent a long time immersing ourselves in a symphony of delicate scents. It is one of our favourites, as you may have guessed! In mild climates, it perfectly withstands summer drought and requires very little maintenance, making it valuable for dry gardens, by the seaside.
Its leaves are used in perfumery to extract an aromatic essence. The edible leaves are used in fruit salads and desserts. They are also used in potpourri.
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Pelargonium
crispum
Prince Rupert
Geraniaceae
Lemon-Scented Geranium
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Plant in open ground after the last frosts. Choose a sunny location to promote flowering. You can also plant them in pots placed in a sheltered location, which you can bring out in May. Scented geraniums require well-drained soil, but not necessarily very rich. They will tolerate slightly chalky soil. Water moderately. In pots, regular watering is necessary in summer. 'Prince Rupert' is drought-tolerant, but dislikes overly wet soils. You can keep your plants by bringing them indoors under a veranda or a cold greenhouse in winter. They can withstand temperatures of around -3°C (26.6°F), but they will not survive winter in the garden, except by the seaside.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
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