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Back to buying optionsOrganic Citronella Geranium Live Plant – Pelargonium citrosum | 6–8 Inch Starter | 2.5 x 3.5 Inch Pot | Fragrant Geranium | Free Shipping
Add refreshing fragrance and beautiful foliage to your garden with this live Citronella Geranium starter plant, Pelargonium citrosum. This healthy, well-rooted plant is approximately 6–8 inches tall and arrives growing in a 2.5 x 3.5-inch pot.
Citronella Geranium is valued for its fragrant foliage, which releases a pleasant citronella-like scent when the leaves are gently rubbed. During the summer, mature outdoor plants can produce delicate pink flowers. Its attractive foliage and fragrance make it a lovely choice for patios, decks, mixed containers, borders, and outdoor garden spaces.
Please note: While citronella-scented geraniums are traditionally associated with helping deter mosquitoes, they should not be relied upon as a proven mosquito repellent.
You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Citronella Geranium plant
✔️ Approximately 6–8 inches tall
✔️ Pelargonium citrosum
✔️ Healthy, well-rooted starter plant
✔️ Grown in a 2.5 x 3.5-inch pot
✔️ Fragrant foliage
✔️ Pink flowers when mature and in season
✔️ Free shipping
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Citronella Geranium
Botanical Name: Pelargonium citrosum
Plant Type: Tender perennial geranium
Growth Stage: Well-rooted starter plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial sun
Soil: Fertile, well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist but not soggy
Mature Height: Approximately 2–4 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast during warm weather
USDA Zones: Approximately 9 and warmer; grown as an annual in colder climates
Container Friendly: Yes
💡 Care Tip: Place your Citronella Geranium in full sun to partial sun and provide consistent moisture with good drainage. Gently rubbing the foliage releases its characteristic fragrance. In colder climates, bring the plant indoors before frost and place it near a bright window to overwinter.
