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ID - pelargonium

Mr. Vine EyeMr. Vine Eye Posts: 2,394
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Hi all, I've tried to do a bit of research online but come up blank.

I've become quite taken with pelargoniums particularly the scented ones!

I've got Attar of Roses, Mabel Grey (gorgeous lemon sherbet scent), Lavender Lindy, Brilliantine and I had two others but unfortunately they were bought as cuttings and hadn't rooted.

I've got one which I bought labelled as Vandersea, however it definitley isn't Vandersea. (Red flowers, rose scented)

It's peppermint scented with very divided leaves and pink flowers which look exactly the same as the ones on Attar of Roses.

Just wondered if anyone more knowledgeable might know what it is or knows of a website where I can search by criteria to narrow it down.

Thanks


Leaves slightly grey green, highly divided - strong peppermint scented



Not my photo - Attar of Roses - flowers look identical to this one 

East Yorkshire

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  • CeresCeres Posts: 2,698
    It looks like graveolens but that isn't peppermint scented, normally described as "rose" but this site says "rosy mint". I guess it depends on the nostrils.

  • Mr. Vine EyeMr. Vine Eye Posts: 2,394
    @Ceres - thanks that does look similar, but this has nothing like a rose scent, it's completely strong peppermint like toothpaste. Attar of Roses on the other hand is very strongly rose.
    East Yorkshire
  • LynLyn Posts: 23,190
    It’s called Pungent Peppermint.  Pongs a bit. 
    Gardening on the wild, windy west side of Dartmoor. 

  • Mr. Vine EyeMr. Vine Eye Posts: 2,394
    That looks right @Lyn , thank you!
    East Yorkshire
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