About This Plant
Geranium ‘Robert Lemon Rose’ is an upright scented pelargonium admired for its refreshing citrus-rose fragrance. This hybrid combines ornamental charm with practical medicinal and culinary uses, making it a versatile addition to gardens and containers.
The plant is appreciated for its strong aromatic leaves, which release a lemony-rose scent when touched, adding a sensory dimension to herb gardens, patios, or indoor pots. It is sometimes also available at our Tea Gardens nursery, depending on seasonal stock.
How to Grow Geranium ‘Robert Lemon Rose’ (Pelargonium × hortorum hybrid)
Climate & Frost Tolerance
Geranium ‘Robert Lemon Rose’ thrives in warm temperate to subtropical climates.
- Prefers frost-free or lightly frosted areas
- Can be grown as a container plant in cooler regions and moved indoors during winter
- Full sun promotes the best foliage scent.
Size
- Height: 30–50 cm
- Width: 40–60 cm
- Forms a compact, bushy habit
Growth Habit
- Perennial in mild climates, can be grown as annual in cooler regions
- Compact, bushy, aromatic foliage
- Produces clusters of pink to rose-coloured flowers
- Leaves emit a distinctive lemon-rose scent when brushed or crushed
Soil
- Prefers well-drained, fertile soil
- Loamy or sandy soils suitable
- Compost or organic matter encourages healthy growth and flowering
Drainage
- Good drainage is essential
- Does not tolerate waterlogged soil
Sun or Shade
- Full sun for strong fragrance and flower colour
- Partial shade tolerated in hotter climates
Water Requirements
- Moderate watering during establishment
- Once established, drought-tolerant but performs best with regular watering
- Mulching helps retain moisture and suppress weeds
Pruning & Harvesting
- Pinch out tips to encourage bushier growth and more flowers
- Remove dead or damaged stems regularly
- Leaves can be harvested for scent, herbal uses, or mild culinary applications
Uses of Geranium ‘Robert Lemon Rose’
Ornamental & Garden Uses
- Ideal for herb and mixed perennial gardens
- Container plant or patio feature
- Attractive flowers and aromatic foliage add sensory appeal
- Excellent for perennial borders, herb gardens, or sensory gardens
Medicinal & Aromatic Uses
- Leaves used traditionally in herbal remedies for minor cuts, insect bites, and skin irritation
- Fragrant leaves can be made into herbal infusions or potpourri
- Aromatic foliage has mild calming and uplifting properties when used in teas or baths
Culinary Uses
- Leaves can be used to flavour sugar, desserts, or beverages in small quantities
- Because of the tough leaves, scented geraniums are not used to be eaten, but rather to infuse fragrance in teas, sugar or other dishes, the leaves are removed before eating.
Common Names
- Robert Lemon Rose Geranium
- Scented Geranium
- Lemon-Rose Pelargonium
Botanical Name
- Pelargonium × hortorum ‘Robert Lemon Rose’
Related Species
- Pelargonium graveolens – Rose-scented geranium
- Pelargonium crispum – Lemon-scented geranium
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