Sweet Mimosa Scented Geranium is an uptight tender evergreen perennial with beautiful flowers but primarily grown for its leathery foliage with a strong blended rose and lemon scent.  The pale pink flowers with purple speckling bloom through summer.  Grows best in partial sun and moist, loose well-drained soils.  Annual if grown outdoors out of the 9-11 zones.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS:   Low maintenance.  No serious pests or diseases.  Watch for spider mites, aphids, and whiteflies.  Water regularly during growing season.  Poorly drained soils will lead to stem and root rot.

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Rock Gardens, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS:  Coleus, Elephant Ears, Sweet Potato Vine

IMAGES: Prides Corner, Pelargonium 'Sweet Mimosa'

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.