Pelargonium graveolens (Rose Geranium)
Lovely as the first little flower of the Rose Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens) is, the fragrant leaves are where the plant’s true interest lies. I just crush them in passing and use them as a refreshing yet calming tea, also said to be good for digestion, but never remember to try them as a remedy for insect bites and or use them in a herb vinegar. They are said to be antiseptic and good for colds, flus and inflammations of all sorts. They are used in perfume and the essential oil is popular in aromatherapy. Cuttings root easily and I find it is happiest outdoors in the summer, although it needs to come in for the winter until the risk of frost has passed. Rich soil was wasted, rewarded by an excess of luxuriant foliage that was noticeably less fragrant and quickly covered in greenfly, which I have not otherwise noticed taking an interest in it.
Pelargonium graveolens (Rose Geranium)
Lovely as the first little flower of the Rose Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens) is, the fragrant leaves are where the plant’s true interest lies. I just crush them in passing and use them as a refreshing yet calming tea, also said to be good for digestion, but never remember to try them as a remedy for insect bites and or use them in a herb vinegar. They are said to be antiseptic and good for colds, flus and inflammations of all sorts. They are used in perfume and the essential oil is popular in aromatherapy. Cuttings root easily and I find it is happiest outdoors in the summer, although it needs to come in for the winter until the risk of frost has passed. Rich soil was wasted, rewarded by an excess of luxuriant foliage that was noticeably less fragrant and quickly covered in greenfly, which I have not otherwise noticed taking an interest in it.