How to take scented-leaf geranium cuttings
Published: Tuesday, 14 May 2019 at 3:00 pm
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.
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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.
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Insert the bottom half in a pot of cuttings compost. Water well and place in a well-lit spot.
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