Muscate parfumate antitantari - Pelargonium (Graveolens Group) 'Isko Lemon'

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

✅ Botanical characteristics:

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

• Family: Geraniaceae

• Group: Pelargonium graveolens (scented geraniums)

• Cultivar: ‘Isko Lemon’

🍃 Foliage:

• Shape: deeply lobed, fine, toothed leaves with a decorative look

• Colour: medium to dark green

• Texture: slightly downy/velvety to the touch

• Scent: intensely citrus, similar to lemon, with hints of citronella

• Particularity: leaves release their scent when touched or gently rubbed

🌸 Flowers:

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

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

• Flowering period: from spring until 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 branching; ideal for pots and window boxes

🌞 Environmental requirements:

• Light: prefers sunny places; tolerates partial shade, but scent is stronger in direct sun

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

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

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

• Fertilizing: 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:

• Trim the tips to maintain a compact look and encourage 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. 25 cm