Pelargonium mollicomum

Pelargonium mollicomum

Family: Geranaceae

An attractive Pelargonium with a slightly exotic appearance, it has creamy white flowers with thin purple lines on the upper petals & each flowering stalk has about 1-5 flowers. The light green rounded leaves are crinkled with scalloped margins and are pineapple scented with a dark zone in the center, an essential oil can be extracted from the leaves. P. mollicomum is a low-growing shrub which reaches about 50 cm/20 inches in height and prefers slightly sandy soil conditions. The name “mollicomum” is derived from the Latin word meaning soft hairs and is ideal for fragrant gardens, window boxes, hanging baskets or pots.

Sowing instructions: Plant seeds in a well drained medium.

Locality: Ex Hort. Harvest: May 2024