{"product_id":"pelargonium-graveolens-rose-scented-geranium","title":"Pelargonium graveolens (Lime-Scented Geranium)","description":"\u003ch3\u003ePelargonium crispum (Lime-Scented Geranium \/ Lemon Crispum)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrighten your space with the invigorating, crisp citrus aroma of \u003ci\u003ePelargonium crispum\u003c\/i\u003e, the popular Lime-Scented Geranium. This upright, compact perennial shrub (often treated as an annual or houseplant) is highly valued for its crinkled, slightly velvety, bright green foliage. When brushed or crushed, the leaves release a powerful and refreshing lime scent that instantly cleanses the air. Smaller and neater than many other scented types, 'Crispum' is perfect for adding a vivid, aromatic focal point to patio containers, windowsills, and herb gardens, offering both beauty and a strong, usable citrus essence.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlant Placement Area:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull sun:\u003c\/b\u003e Essential for the most intense fragrance and dense, compact growth. Place in a location receiving at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eContainers or borders:\u003c\/b\u003e Excellent for containers outdoors during summer, or planted directly in the garden border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinter protection:\u003c\/b\u003e Not frost-hardy. Must be brought indoors to a bright, cool conservatory or sunny windowsill before the first frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eClose to pathways:\u003c\/b\u003e Ideal for planting near paths or seating areas where the foliage can be easily brushed to release its scent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBenefits:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntense Citrus Scent:\u003c\/b\u003e The primary appeal is the powerful, clean, refreshing lime or lemon fragrance of the foliage, widely used in potpourri, essential oils, and aromatherapy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCulinary use:\u003c\/b\u003e Leaves can be used to flavour cold drinks, desserts, syrups, and baked goods, imparting a clean citrus flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCompact size:\u003c\/b\u003e Often has a smaller, tidier habit than other scented geraniums, making it excellent for smaller containers and indoor spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDeer and rabbit resistant:\u003c\/b\u003e The strong scent naturally deters common garden pests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAromatic Accent:\u003c\/b\u003e Provides year-round sensory appeal when kept indoors in a sunny location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWatering Tips:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDrought tolerant:\u003c\/b\u003e Allow the soil to dry out significantly between waterings. It is highly susceptible to root rot from overwatering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWatering technique:\u003c\/b\u003e Water thoroughly when the soil is dry, then allow excess water to drain completely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReduce watering in winter:\u003c\/b\u003e Water very sparingly during its indoor winter period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare Tips:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePruning\/Pinching:\u003c\/b\u003e Pinch back the growing tips regularly when young to maintain a dense, bushy shape and prevent it from becoming tall and leggy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil:\u003c\/b\u003e Prefers well-drained, average-to-poor soil. Avoid overly rich, nitrogen-heavy soil, which can reduce fragrance intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/b\u003e Feed sparingly. Use a balanced, diluted liquid fertilizer once a month only during the active growing season (spring\/summer).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinter care:\u003c\/b\u003e Before the first frost, cut back the plant slightly and move it to a cool (but above freezing), bright indoor location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight Level:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun:\u003c\/b\u003e Optimal for the strongest fragrance, best colour, and most compact shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTolerates Bright Indirect Light:\u003c\/b\u003e Can survive indoors in bright indirect light, but the scent and vigour may be reduced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAvoid Low Light:\u003c\/b\u003e Will lead to weak, leggy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMildly toxic to pets:\u003c\/b\u003e Contains essential oils that can cause mild gastrointestinal upset, vomiting, and diarrhea if ingested by cats and dogs. While the foliage is used in human culinary arts, pets should be discouraged from chewing the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMetafields for Pelargonium crispum\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlant Characteristics:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eValue:\u003c\/b\u003e Aromatic Foliage, Citrus Scent, Compact Shrub, Deer Resistant, Deciduous Perennial (Treated as Annual)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eClass:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eValue:\u003c\/b\u003e Scented Geranium, Herb, Container Plant, Tender Perennial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuitable Space:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eValue:\u003c\/b\u003e Sunny Patio Container, Herb Garden, Sunny Windowsill, Kitchen Garden, Border Edge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eValue:\u003c\/b\u003e Full Sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTag:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eValue:\u003c\/b\u003e Outdoor Plant, Indoor Plant, Fragrant, Culinary Herb, Aromatic, Low Maintenance, Drought Tolerant, Pest Resistant, Sun Lover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Naz Plant \u0026 Flowers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55974183240058,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/7729\/7827\/files\/4_9cf1d34e-38a3-4b36-acb2-9f2d6d92cca6.png?v=1759323195","url":"https:\/\/nazplantandflowers.mom\/products\/pelargonium-graveolens-rose-scented-geranium","provider":"Naz Plant \u0026 Flowers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}