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Pepper Geranium?
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Posted by Jamus_S SA Australia (My Page) on Sun, Feb 8, 04 at 20:11
| I think I've said before that I HATE geraniums, but I recently discovered on that was so unique I've allowed it to live in my garden. It's a regular looking Pelargonium, but has the most unusual black pepper fragrance. Black pepper is the only thing I can liken the smell too, to spite not being able to find a reference to a pepper scented geranium online or in my books. Has anyone here heard of it? |
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RE: Pepper Geranium?
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| Any mention of unusual scented-leaf pelargoniums and I am all ears. These are among my favourite plants. I have found a reference for you which sounds like your plant: "Pepper: P. dichondrifolium Small round leaves with an amazing black pepper scent, sprays of white flowers. Low spreading growth habit. Great for hanging baskets." I hope this helps you. It doesn't appear to be one that is readily available in nurseries and not even from specialist nurseries such as Buds & Blooms (NSW). Another reference can be found at: http://www.elj.com/geranium/var/all22.ht |
RE: Pepper Geranium?
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| Thanks Anna for your post. Very interesting. What varieties of Pelargonium do you have currently? |
RE: Pepper Geranium?
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- Posted by Anna_B Sydney, NSW (My Page) on
Mon, Feb 9, 04 at 23:51
| I have just been out to count them and I smell deliciously of lemon, rose, peppermint....hmmm mm. I surprised myself actually....there are about 12 (maybe a couple more). Among them is peppermint, variegated peppermint, several varities of rose, 3 varities of lemon, apple, coconut, nutmeg, Fruit Tingles (a cross between nutmeg & apple) and a couple of spicy scented ones. The reason I am vague about the names is because I never remember to label them. |
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