Perennials
Pelargonium 'Attar of Rose' (Scented Geranium)
Pelargonium capitatum 'Attar of Rose'
Also known as Attar of Rose Geranium
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About This Plant
Pelargonium 'Attar of Rose' (Scented Geranium), 'Attar of Rose', is valued for seasonal interest and the role it plays in PNW garden borders.
Geraniums (Pelargonium) , frost-tender; treated as annuals or summer container plants in PNW. Includes zonals, ivy, scented, and regal types.
Full sun to part sun suits this species. Plant in well-drained, fertile soil. Hardy USDA Zone 9 to 11. Frost-tender. Overwinter under glass or treat as annuals. Different from hardy Geranium.
For a Pacific Northwest native perennial of similar character, consider Aquilegia formosa (Western Red Columbine), Tellima grandiflora (Fringecups), or Dicentra formosa (Pacific Bleeding Heart) , all support native pollinators.
Plant Details
- Botanical
- Pelargonium capitatum 'Attar of Rose'
- Common name
- Attar of Rose Geranium
- Lifecycle
- Tender perennial
- Foliage type
- Evergreen
- Mature size
- 18-30 in tall × 12-24 in wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Bloom time
- Early summer
- Bloom color
- Pink
- Foliage color
- Green
Care Notes
Garden Attributes
- Pacific NW native
- Deer resistant
- Coastal suitable
- Grown organically
- Pollinator value: Bees
- Wildlife: Pollinator support
- ⚠ Toxic to pets if ingested