Geraniums are a common summer flower, but did you know some have a scent that can keep the bugs away?
Geraniums are a classic summer annual in our area, but come in all shapes and sizes. Actually, the summer annuals we call geraniums are known as pelargonium. Hardy, perennial geraniums are native flowers that come back every year, prefer shade, and typically bloom in spring.
Pelargoniums are the plants everyone call geraniums but are summer annuals in our area. These plants are native to frost-free parts of South Africa. Their history dates back to the 17th century in England, and today there are more than 17,000 varieties. For the purpose of this article, going forward "Geranium" refers to the freeze sensitive Pelargoniums that we grow as summer annuals.These are your classic geraniums! There are many different varieties, most come in shades of pink, red, and white. Although sold as annuals, they are very easy to overwinter as houseplants or in a garage that remains above freezing. These plants can survive long freezes and actually bloom more frequently when temperatures are under 85F.
My word of caution: Citronella plants won’t reduce mosquitoes on their own. The fragrance only works to reduce mosquitoes when crushed or infused into oils for candles, diffusers, and bug sprays.
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