How to take scented-leaf geranium cuttings
Scented geraniums can be expensive to buy, but easily root from cuttings. We show you how.
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Scented-leaf geraniums (pelargoniums) are beautiful plants, with a variety of scents, including lemon and rose. The fragrance is released when the leaves are gently rubbed between the fingers. You can use the leaves to infuse desserts and cordials.
Scented geraniums can be expensive to buy, but are easy to propagate from cuttings.
You Will Need
- Multi-purpose, peat-free compost
- Perlite
- 10cm pots
- Secateurs
- Jar of water
- Pencil or dibber
Total time: 20 minutes
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Make a final cut just below a leaf node at the base of the cutting with a sharp knife.
Step 6
Insert the bottom half in a pot of cuttings compost. Water well and place in a well-lit spot.
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