Citrosa geranium

Citrosa Geranium is a scented pelargonium with highly aromatic, lemon-scented foliage, popular in pots, window boxes, and on patios for its fresh fragrance and decorative leaves.

Format

Hardiness Not hardy

Difficulty level Easy

Family Geraniaceae

Citrosa geranium is a very decorative aromatic plant, appreciated for its cut green foliage with an intense lemony scent when crushed. Often sought after for its fresh and lively aroma, it integrates very well into patio pots, planters, balconies, terraces, and decorative herb gardens. Its bushy habit and fragrant foliage bring a bright, natural, and pleasant touch to outdoor spaces during the warm season.

Easy to grow, citrosa geranium prefers a sunny to lightly semi-shaded location, in light, fertile, and well-drained soil. It grows particularly well in containers, where it can be placed near relaxation areas, doors, terraces, or outdoor dining spaces. Regular watering promotes good growth, but it is important to let the soil dry out slightly between waterings to avoid over-watering. Light pruning helps maintain a more compact, dense, and well-branched plant.

Both fragrant, decorative, and easy to care for, citrosa geranium is ideal for gardeners looking for an original aromatic plant to beautify outdoor spaces. Its lemony foliage is mainly appreciated for its sensory and ornamental interest, rather than for culinary use. As it is not hardy in our climate, it is generally grown as an annual or brought indoors before the cold into a very bright location.