Mabel Grey’ Geranium

Pelargonium citronellum 'Mabel Grey'

Mabel Grey’ is a sturdy upright geranium with large maple-shaped leaves that have the most intensely fragrant lemon scent of all the Pelargoniums. It produces large showy deep pink flowers that attract people and beneficial pollinators. This plant has been used to make mosquito repellant, add fragrance to bouquets and potpourris, and is a potent addition to fresh herbal teas.

Water: Moderate

Hardiness: Frost Tender but can overwinter in the Bay Area

Habit: Stout shrub-like plant to 2' tall

Light: Full Sun to Partial Shade

Soil: Fertile Soil

Origin: South Africa

Mabel Grey’ Geranium