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| Family | Geraniaceae. |
| Genus & Species | Pelargonium capitatum 'Attar of Roses' |
| AKA | Pelargonium drummondii. Pelargonium cv. 'Attar of Roses'. |
| Common Names | Attar of roses scented geranium. Rose-scented pelargonium. Atom snowflake geranium. |
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| Size/Shape | Vigorous growing plant. Shrubby or bushy, low-growing plant. It grows to a height of 0.3 m and about 1.5 m wide. Sprawling or erect stems. Individual side branches can grow to a length of 0.6 m. |
| Leaves | Deeply cut leaves. The stems and leaves are covered with long, soft hairs of variable density. |
| Flowers | The flowers are pink. Purple. |
| Blooming Season | September to October. May to July. Blooms repeatedly. |
| Fragrance | Aromatic. Excellent rose scent. Useful perfume substitute for attar of roses. This pelargonium is cultivated for its rose scented oil. The stems and leaves are sweetly scented when bruised. |
| Use | Culinary. Tea. Jam. Recipes: http://tinyurl.com/3ayy6d |
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| Propagation | Can easily be grown from seeds and cuttings. Cuttings can be grown at any time of the year. Soft, herbaceous stem cuttings. Rooting of this species usually takes about three weeks. Pelargoniums can also be grown from seed in late summer and early autumn. The seed of pelargoniums is quite interesting in that attached to the elliptically shaped seed, is a feathered, tail-like structure that is coiled in a spiral. The tail allows the seed to drill and secure itself in the soil if twisted around by the wind or affected by the movement of animals. Sow the seed in a light, well-drained potting soil. Broadcast the seeds evenly in the seed tray, covering them with a layer of clean, white sand. The depth of sowing is usually one-and-a-half times the size of the seed. Water thoroughly but gently and provide light shade. Germination usually takes place within three weeks. Pelargoniums grown from seed are generally more vigorous than those made of cuttings; however, they take longer to flower. Cuttings in summer. |
| Soil | Grows well on sand dunes and disturbed areas. A light well-drained potting soil mix. Sandy hills. Sand dunes and limestone. Neutral to alkaline. |
| Water | Fairly dry in the winter. Average water. Don't overwater. |
| Pruning | Very tolerant of pruning, they can be cut right down to the base in the autumn when bringing them back indoors, or in the spring to encourage lots of fresh growth. |
| Light | Light shade while germinating. Cannot grow in the shade. A sunny position. Full or partial sun. Full sun. |
| Climate | Zones 10-11+. Zone 9. |
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| Source to Buy | Richters plant. |
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