Muscate antitantari XL - Pelargonium Isko Lemon

Also known as lemon-scented scented geranium, ‘Isko Lemon’ is an ornamental and aromatic cultivar from the Pelargonium (Graveolens Group) category, specially selected for its leaves with an intense scent and citrus freshness.

✅ Botanical characteristics:

• Plant type: perennial herbaceous, often grown as an annual in temperate climates

• Family: Geraniaceae

• Group: Pelargonium graveolens (scented geraniums)

• Cultivar: ‘Isko Lemon’

🍃 Foliage:

• Shape: deeply lobed, fine, serrated leaves with a decorative appearance

• Color: medium to dark green

• Texture: slightly fuzzy/velvety to the touch

• Aroma: intensely citrus, similar to lemon, with notes of citronella

• Particularity: leaves release aroma when touched or gently rubbed

🌸 Flowers:

• Color: pale pink or lilac, depending on growing conditions

• Shape: typical of scented geraniums, grouped in small inflorescences

• Flowering period: from spring to late summer, but flowering is secondary to the interest in the leaves

📏 Size and growth:

• Height: 20–30 cm (compact)

• Width: 20–40 cm

• Growth: fast and branched; ideal for pots and planters

🌞 Environmental requirements:

• Light: prefers sunny spots; tolerates partial shade, but aroma is more intense in direct sun

• Soil: well-drained, sandy or slightly clayey; prefers neutral to slightly acidic pH

• Watering: moderate; water when the soil is dry on the surface

• Minimum temperature: does not tolerate frost; recommended minimum temperature: 5–7°C

• Fertilization: every 2–3 weeks during the growing period, with balanced liquid fertilizer

🐜 Uses and benefits:

• Natural repellent: lemon-scented leaves can keep mosquitoes and other insects away

• Decorative: ideal for balconies, terraces, and Mediterranean gardens

✂️ Additional care:

• Prune the tips to maintain a compact appearance and stimulate branching

• Remove wilted flowers to support vegetative growth

• Can be overwintered indoors, in light and temperatures above 10°C

For a fresh lemon scent and a compact look, ideal for decoration and insect repelling, ‘Isko Lemon’ is an excellent choice.
Height with pot included approx. 40 cm

📌 Note: Leaves may show small natural imperfections, slight handling marks, or minor differences in shape and density. After transport and during the acclimation period, scented geraniums may lose some leaves or show yellowed or slightly marked leaves. These reactions are normal and do not affect the plant's viability.