Pelargonium odoratissimum
Pelargonium odoratissimum
Pelargonium odoratissimum
Pelargonium odoratissimum
Pelargonium odoratissimum
Pelargonium odoratissimum
Apple geranium, Nutmeg geranium
Back-to-school special offer!
Get €10 off for every €50 you spend! And get up to €40 off on a single order.
How does it work?
1. Shop your favourites
Add your favourite plants to your basket. For every €50 you spend (excluding delivery charges, store credit and the plastic-free option), you’ll receive a €10 voucher.
€50 spent = €10 voucher
€100 spent = €20 voucher
€150 spent = €30 voucher
€200 spent = €40 voucher
2. Place your order
Once your basket reaches one of the spending thresholds, place your order. You can even choose your delivery date!
3. Receive your voucher
As soon as your order has been shipped, you’ll receive an email containing your personal voucher code and its value.
4. Use it on your next order
Your voucher is valid for 90 days from the date you receive it. It can be used once only, on a new order worth at least the value of the voucher, excluding delivery charges.
Please note: Vouchers can be combined with other offers, but cannot be split or refunded.
Why not try an alternative variety in stock?
View all →
Available in 1 sizes
Available in 1 sizes
Available in 1 sizes
Available in 1 sizes
Available in 1 sizes
Available in 1 sizes
Available in 1 sizes
This plant carries a 6 months recovery warranty
More information
We guarantee the quality of our plants for a full growing cycle, and will replace at our expense any plant that fails to recover under normal climatic and planting conditions.
Would this plant suit my garden?
Set up your Plantfit profile →
Description
Pelargonium odoratissimum, also known as apple geranium, is a highly fragrant botanical species that forms a low and spreading undershrub. Its soft leaves emit a surprising scent of slightly menthol apple when touched. It flowers throughout the summer season, producing small, pale-pink to white flowers grouped in small umbels. This medicinal species is the origin of several cultivars and hybrids, including Pelargonium x fragrans and its variety 'Old Spice'. This pelargonium is easy to cultivate in light, moist, fertile soils, in partial shade. Outside coastal areas, it should be protected from frost during winter.
Pelargonium odoratissimum is a South African species common in the southern Western and Eastern Cape. In the wild, it grows in understories or in shaded areas protected by rocky outcrops or taller bushes. It is a perennial shrub belonging to the Geraniaceae family. It has a flat and wide habit, with the plant forming a short and thick main stem, branching into long herbaceous flowering stems. The overall height does not exceed 30cm (12in) with a spread of 60cm (24in). The evergreen leaves, 3 to 4cm (1 to 2in) in diameter, are rounded to cordate with crenate margins. They are apple green in colour, covered in fine and short hairs, making them soft to the touch. When touched, they release a delightful apple-mint fragrance. Flowering occurs from May-June to October, in the form of heads with 3 to 8 small flowers measuring 1cm (0.4in). They are less spectacular than those of classic hybrids, whether perennial or annual, but are more authentic. The 2 upper petals are larger than the 3 lower petals. The plant is fertile and produces some fruits, unlike hybrids, which are mostly sterile. This species can tolerate short frosts of around -3°C (26.6°F).
With just a touch, Pelargonium odoratissimum releases a wonderfully fruity and refreshing scent. Plant it in a pot indoors or in the ground, in a place where you can touch it. It will be wonderful along a pathway, or in a pot on a terrace or in a conservatory. One day after rainfall, we were captivated by a bed of fragrant geraniums and spent long moments immersing ourselves in a symphony of delicate fragrances.
Its leaves are sometimes used in perfumery or aromatherapy to extract a bactericidal and antifungal essential oil. The edible leaves are used in fruit salads and desserts. They are also used in potpourri.
Pelargonium odoratissimum in pictures
Flowering
Foliage
Plant habit
Botanical data
Pelargonium
odoratissimum
Geraniaceae
Apple geranium, Nutmeg geranium
South Africa
Planting and care
Plant your geraniums in open ground after the last frosts, in partial shade. You can also plant them in a pot placed in a sheltered location, which you can bring out in May. Fragrant geraniums require well-drained soil, but not necessarily very rich. Water moderately. In a pot, regular watering is necessary in summer. You can keep your geraniums by bringing them indoors under a veranda or a cold greenhouse in winter. They can tolerate light frost, but will not survive winter in the garden, except by the seaside.
Planting period
Intended location
Care
Planting & care advice
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
This item has not been reviewed yet - be the first to leave a review about it.
Recently viewed products
Haven't found what you were looking for?
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.
Shipping country and language
Your country of residence may be:
Your country of residence is:
For a better user experience on our website, you can select:
Your shipping country:
-
Austria
-
Belgium
-
Bosnia & Herzegovina
-
Bulgaria
-
Croatia
-
Cyprus
-
Czechia
-
Denmark
-
Estonia
-
Finland
-
France
-
Germany
-
Greece
-
Hungary
-
Iceland
-
Ireland
-
Italy
-
Latvia
-
Liechtenstein
-
Lithuania
-
Luxembourg
-
Malta
-
Netherlands
-
Poland
-
Portugal
-
Romania
-
Serbia
-
Slovakia
-
Slovenia
-
Spain
-
Sweden
-
Switzerland
Language:
-
French
-
English
-
Spanish
-
Italian
-
German
-
Portuguese
-
Dutch
-
Finnish
My Account
Hello
My wish lists
My cart
Log in / Register
Existing customer?
This form is protected by reCAPTCHA - the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
New customer?
Create an account to track your orders, access our customer service and, if you wish, make the most of our upcoming offers.