Mosquito-repellent Geraniums - Pelargoniums Angel Eva
Pelargonium ‘Angel Eva’, often sold in the category of mosquito-repellent geraniums, is a decorative and aromatic variety valued for its fragrant foliage, lush appearance, and vigorous growth. It is a plant suitable for terraces, balconies, windowsills, or gardens, where it adds both ornamental value and a fresh touch through the scent of its leaves. With a bushy habit and decorative foliage, this variety is easy to incorporate into planters, pots, or bright outdoor corners.
It is an excellent choice for those who want a plant that is easy to maintain, decorative, and practical at the same time, ideal for the warm season and well-ventilated, sunny spaces.
🌱 Botanical characteristics:
- Family: Geraniaceae
- Plant type: aromatic and decorative seasonal plant, mainly grown for its fragrant leaves
- Common name: scented geranium, mosquito-repellent geranium
- Habit: bushy, well-branched, with vigorous growth and lush appearance
- Leaves: green, decorative, lobed or finely divided, fragrant to the touch
- Aroma: fresh, intense, typical of scented geraniums
- Flowers: small, delicate, may appear in the warm season, but the plant is especially appreciated for its foliage
- Overall appearance: aromatic, bright, and decorative, suitable for balconies, terraces, gardens, or sunny windowsills
💧 Growing and care conditions:
- Light: prefers full sun or very bright locations; develops better and stays more compact in well-lit spaces
- Watering: moderate; allow the substrate to dry slightly on the surface between waterings, avoiding stagnant excess water
- Substrate: loose, well-drained, suitable for geraniums and aromatic plants
- Humidity: prefers good ventilation and moderate humidity, without waterlogging at the roots
- Temperature: optimal growth range: approximately 12-28°C
- Maintenance: light pruning is recommended to maintain a compact shape and stimulate branching; the plant prefers sunny and well-ventilated spots
✨ What makes it special:
- stands out for its fragrant foliage and lush appearance, very suitable for the warm season
- ideal for terraces, balconies, gardens, or relaxation areas
- has both decorative and practical roles
- easy to integrate into planters, pots, or aromatic compositions
- grows vigorously and regenerates easily under good care conditions
📌 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, show yellowing leaves, or have a temporarily less lush appearance. These reactions are normal and do not affect the plant’s viability.
Height including pot 15-20 cm
Pot diameter: 12 cm