Scented geraniums - there are around 300 species and varieties of these easy-to-propagate perennials. So there should be something for every taste. They can differ in terms of their shape, growth behavior, flower color and scent, among other things.

The 300 types of scented geranium differ not only in their color but above all in their scent

Varieties with a citrusy scent

Most of the varieties with a citrusy scent belong to the species Pelargonium citrodorum and Pelargonium crispum. The following copies are recommended:

  • 'Toronto' (grapefruity)
  • 'Lemon Fizz' (lemony)
  • 'Orange Fizz' (orange-like)
  • 'Queen of Lemons' (lemony)
  • 'Prince of Orange' (orange-like)
  • 'Charity' (lemony)
  • 'Citronella' (lemony)
  • 'Minor' (lemony)
  • 'Frensham' (lemony)
  • 'Dorcas Brigham Lime' (lime-like)
  • 'Atomic Snowflake' (Orange like)

Varieties with a minty scent

The varieties of scented pelargonium, which smell of mint or methol, appear completely different. These include above all those of the species Pelargonium tomentosum. This includes the following copies:

  • 'Chocolate Peppermint' (mint chocolatey)
  • 'Chocolate Tomentosum' (balmy menthol-like)
  • 'Coconut' (minty-coconut-like)
  • 'Felty Radens' (balmy menthol)

Varieties with a rose-like fragrance

There are fewer representatives of those varieties whose scent is reminiscent of roses. Such varieties belong to the species Pelargonium graveolens. Worth mentioning here are 'Attar of Roses' and 'Rosemarie. These strains work best on their own.

Particularly special varieties

The following specimens convince above all with their extraordinary fragrance. Anyone who plants them should - in order to be able to perceive the scent well - not place them near other fragrant varieties:

  • 'Peach cream' (peachy)
  • 'Double Apricot' (apricot-like)
  • 'Madame Nonin' (apricot-like)
  • 'Monsieur Nonin' (fruity-tart)
  • 'Apricot Dieter' (fruity-tart)
  • 'Apple Mint' (apple-like minty)
  • Pelargonium cinamomum (cinnamonous)

But not only the scent convinces with so many scented geraniums. The flower color and shape or the shape of the leaves can also be interesting. For example, how about the following examples:

  • 'Big Brother': yellow-green variegated leaves, semi-double red flowers
  • 'Lady Plymouth': silvery-white-green leaves
  • 'Black Pearl': very full, dark red flowers
  • 'Aurore Unique': red flowers with black markings

tips and tricks

The citrus-like scented varieties are said to keep mosquitoes away. They are also less attractive to pests. This means less maintenance effort.

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