or catnip. Not everyone is lost for their intense aroma, but fortunately there are other flowers, which, under the influence of a slight gust of wind or subtle touch, secrete a slightly citrus, pleasant smell that most insects do not like (it varies depending on the variety).
Do you already know what species we are talking about? This is, of course, fragrant geranium, which most grandmothers have on the balcony and I have. Great scares various insects, and in recent years she has returned to fashion again. So don’t hesitate for a long time, just run for cuttings and start growing it right away.
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Geraniums are not only beautiful, but also useful. They are often forgotten about their insect deterrent properties, and mosquitoes, flies and moths are often scared. The smell of fragrant geraniums depends on their variety. Everyone is pleasant, the flowers can smell slightly apple, forest and even peach.
Fragrant -fragrant geranium varieties are best scared of insects which smells of mint, e.g. Pelargonium tomentosum albo intense citrus e.g. Pelargonium Citronenellum, P.Crispum, Lemon Fancy variety or slightly orange Prince of Orange or Peach cream about divine, peach smell.
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Fragrant geranium is not a demanding species. Plant for healthy growth and abundant flowering It only needs a well -sunny position and adequate soil, i.e. universal soil or peat substrate with an admixture of a small amount of sand. The perfect reaction of the ground is a slightly acidic pH 6-7.
It’s best to plant it in a chest or large pot. Do not forget about the care of geraniums in which case The most important procedure is, of course, the morning or evening watering of flowers with lukewarm water – regular, but not very intense so as not to pour it.
In summer-autumn, it is also recommended to fertilize geraniums every 2-3 weeks with products containing a large dose of potassium and phosphorus e.g. special nutrition for flowering plants.
