Muscate parfumate si variegate, antitantari - Pelargonium crispum 'Variegatum' (syn. 'Prince Rupert')

Pelargonium crispum ‘Variegatum’, also known as ‘Prince Rupert’, is a variety of scented geranium, elegant and distinctive through its serrated leaves, dark green with creamy-yellow edges. The plant emits a fresh lemon aroma when the leaves are touched, making it ideal for collections, fragrant bouquets, or to bring freshness to windowsills and terraces.

🦟 Natural repellent effect: The scented leaves of the Pelargonium crispum ‘Variegatum’ plant emit a fresh lemon scent, pleasant for people but unattractive to mosquitoes. The intense aroma released upon touch or in the warm summer air helps keep unwanted insects away, making it an excellent choice for balconies, terraces, or windowsills.

🌿 Botanical characteristics:

• Family: Geraniaceae

• Origin: South Africa

• Foliage: small, curly, variegated in green and cream, with an intense citrus scent

• Flowers: small, light pink, grouped in delicate inflorescences, appearing from spring to autumn

• Growth: compact, branched, with a dense and decorative appearance

☀️ Growing conditions:

• Light: prefers very bright places, with a few hours of direct sun per day

• Watering: moderate – the substrate should be allowed to dry slightly between waterings

• Soil: well-drained, suitable for Mediterranean plants (peat, perlite, sand)

• Temperature: ideal between 16–25°C; does not tolerate frost

• Care: light pruning stimulates branching and maintains a compact shape

💚 Advantages and uses:

• Decorative and aromatic plant, perfect for windowsills, balconies, or greenhouses

• Can be used as a companion plant in Mediterranean or mixed gardens

• The scented leaves can be used in sachets or floral arrangements

Pot diameter: 10.5 cm
The displayed price is for a plant with or without flowers.
This exotic variety is sensitive to transport. Leaves may be affected during transport, but with proper care, the plant will regenerate in the following weeks.