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| Pelargonium x fragrans 'Nutmeg' | ||||||||||||
| Nutmeg geranium | ||||||||||||
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| A dainty species pelargonium/geranium, with circular, crinkled, silver-grey-green leaves up to an inch across and clusters of small, pinkish-white flowers on fine, long, wiry stems throughout the summer. The leaves have a strong, spicy scent when rubbed or crushed. Thrives in a sunny, sheltered spot outdoors, although should also tolerate light shade. According to Kew Plants of the World Online, P. x fragrans (or P. fragrans) is a synonym of P. althaeoides, which is the correct scientific name. | ||||||||||||
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| When the weather turns chilly, overwinter in a frost-free greenhouse – or it will be happy in a bright window indoors, during which time it should be kept slightly moist but never waterlogged. Keep tidy and disease-free by remove spent flower stems and dead leaves. Cut back in spring to encourage bushiness. Takes easily from stem cuttings. |
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