GERANIUM PEPPERMINT 140MM

Peppermint Geranium

A strong peppermint scented pelargonium with green felted leaves and masses of dainty white flowers in spring. Large, open habit.

Flavours/Food Partners: Partners with mints, other scented geranium, the fruity sages and any of the, Renaissance Tea Herbs. Use in teas, cakes, deserts, ice cream, biscuits and jams.

Health/Cooking/Medicinal: The leaves can be added to salads and deserts or used in the baking of cakes and biscuits. Gives a peppery mint flavour to jelles, jams and cookies. A hot cup of herbal tea with a few leaves of Stevia and some fresh Geranium Peppermint leaves makes a refreshing and tangy morning tea.

Landscaping/Planting: Plant in almost any well drained spot in the garden and does well in poor dry soils and exposed positions. Plant near paths for pleasant fragrance.

Cultivation/Fertiliser: Require regular applications of Seasol and Powerfeed. Water during summer months if dry.

Pelargonium tomentosum

PART TO FULL SUN

MODERATE FROST

H: 0.8M W: 0.9M