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

Step 1

Taking pelargonium cuttings - mixing compost with perlite
Taking geranium cuttings - mixing compost with perlite

Step 2

Taking pelargonium cuttings - taking the cuttings
Taking geranium cuttings - taking the cuttings

Step 3

Taking pelargonium cuttings - cuttings in water
Taking geranium cuttings - cuttings in water

Step 4

Taking pelargonium cuttings - removing the lower leaves
Taking geranium cuttings - removing the lower leaves

Step 5

Taking pelargonium cuttings - cutting below a node
Taking geranium cuttings - cutting below a node

Make a final cut just below a leaf node at the base of the cutting with a sharp knife.

Step 6

Taking pelargonium cuttings - inserting the cutting into compost
Taking geranium cuttings - inserting the cutting into compost
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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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