Pelargonium capitatum – 10 Seeds

Pelargonium capitatum (Rose-scented Pelargonium) is a shrubby or bushy, low-growing plant. It grows to a height of ± 0.3 m and about 1.5 m wide. The sprawling or erect stems of the plant are soft-wooded. Individual side branches can grow to a length of 0.6 m. The stems and leaves are sweetly scented when bruised, and are covered with long, soft hairs of variable density. The flowers are pink.

Common names: rose-scented pelargonium, coast pelargonium ( Eng. ); kusmalva (Afr.)

Growing Pelargonium capitatum

Indoor Sowing: Late Summer and Early Autumn.

Direct Sowing: Late Summer and Early Autumn.

• Pelargoniums can be grown from seed in late summer and early autumn.
• Surface sow the seeds in a light, well-drained potting soil and cover them with a thin layer of soil.
• Water thoroughly, but gently and provide light shade.
• Germination usually takes place within 1 month, but may take longer.
• Pelargoniums grown from seed are generally more vigorous than those made from cuttings.
• The plant can grow easily in a garden where the soils are fairly damp and moist.
• It is a relatively fast-growing, showy, long-flowering but relatively short-lived (5 years) perennial that brings spring color to any mixed border.
• It can be used as a bedding plant to create a dense band of color.
• It also does very well in containers or pots.