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    Pelargonium 'Van Leenii'

    Also Known As

    • Pelargonium citrosum
    • Citrosa Geranium
    • Deodorizer Plant
    • Geranium Citronella Mosquito Plant
    • Mosquito Plant

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 24"-36"
    • W: 12"-24"

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

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    Pelargonium 'Van Leenii' plant details

    Pelargonium 'Van Leenii' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer lavender flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Pelargonium 'Van Leenii'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: geraniaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 24 IN - 36 IN - tall
    Flowers: lavender blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: container plant, fragrant foliage, houseplant, lemon-scented, long-blooming, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Pelargonium 'Van Leenii'

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Resistant to: deer, heat
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A scented geranium, some call this the mosquito geranium...big leaves with a lemon citrus scent..purplish flowers with pink blush...lovely fragrance

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    Gardening facts about Pelargonium 'Van Leenii' plant

    How to Grow Pelargonium 'Van Leenii'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • lavender

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Pelargonium carnosum

    aka Pelargonium brevipetalum, Pelargonium eberlanzii, Pelargonium ferulaceum, Fleshy Stalk Pelargonium

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 12"-18"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun
    Photo of Pelargonium carnosum close-up, flower by Stan Shebs
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    Pelargonium graveolens

    aka Rose Geranium, Scented Geranium

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 18"-24"

    Width: 18"-24"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Pelargonium graveolens flower by J.G. in SF
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    Pelargonium triste

    aka Night Scented Pelargonium

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 12"-18"

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
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    Pelargonium 'Frank Headley'

    aka Pelargonium x hortorum 'Frank Headley', Frank Headley Fancy leaved Geranium, Frank Headley Horseshoe Geranium, Frank Headley Zonal Geranium

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 24"

    Width: 18"

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Pelargonium 'Frank Headley' flower by Karl Gercens III
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    Pelargonium crispum

    aka Pelargonium crispum 'Lemon', Fragrant Geranium, Lemon Geranium, Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 18"-30"

    Width: 12"-36"

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Pelargonium crispum foliage by Alan Lorence
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