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

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

without flowers (12 cm pot)
Offer price  22,00 lei Regular price  35,00 lei
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Muscate parfumate antitantari - Pelargonium (Graveolens Group) 'Isko Lemon'

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

Offer price  22,00 lei Regular price  35,00 lei
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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

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