Pelargonium Attar of Roses

The 'Attar of roses' pelargonium is a fragrant geranium with a delicate rose scent, typically grown as an annual. This geranium bears small, pale pink flowers, light and perhaps less spectacular than those of classic perennial or annual hybrids, but more authentic.

The leaves, of medium green colour, veined and with a lobed shape, are highly fragrant. With a simple touch, they release a delicate scent. So plant them, in a pot or in the ground, in a place where you can touch them, a border or pot on the terrace or veranda. They perfume the air and keep mosquitoes away.

One day after the rain, we were captivated by a bed of fragrant geraniums and spent a long time immersing ourselves in a symphony of delicate scents. 

Its leaves are widely used in perfumery to extract a rose essence, and the English pick its flowers to flavour their jellies. Try adding the scent of fragrant pelargonium flowers to a recipe, it works! The edible leaves are used in fruit salads and potpourri.

Note: Please be aware that our plug plants are professional products intended for experienced gardeners: upon receipt, transplant and store them under cover (veranda, greenhouse, cold frame) at a temperature above 14°C (57.2°F) for a few weeks before being placed outdoors once the risk of frost is definitively passed.