Geranium Blog

Lime Scented Geranium Roundup

How do the three Limes compare? P. limoneum is the most heat tolerant of the three. P. 'Lime' and P. 'Pink Champagne' dislike those ultra high desert temperatures, however they can be grown successfully in the desert with a little extra shade and close attention to prevent excessive dryness. Tough little Limoneum will lose a few leaves if over dry, but is otherwise hardly effected. It can handle more exposure to direct sun than the other two.

The best bloomer of the Limes is Pink Champagne. In fact, it might be one of the nicest bloomers of all the Pelargoniums! Lime is a very good bloomer as well. Limoneum is cute with smaller hot pink flowers.

All three are well scented, although I think P.'Lime' is a bit stronger than the other two.

Lanky Lime

Lime scented geranium has upright woody branches that tend to be brittle. As they bend downs, they will start to branch out.

Sublime Lime Geranium

Here's another favorite - Lime Scented Geranium. Notice that everytime a flower opens, it's my favorite! They're all my favorites, just for different reasons.

Another Look at Lime Geranium

Pelargonium 'Lime'

Three weeks ago, one of the baby Lime Geraniums kicked up its heels and bloomed. The big parent plant is just now getting around to blooming. That's okay, because I really whacked it back to nearly nothing in February. Lime is a tall grower. It sends up long straight branches and when they get too tall, they lean over and send up more tall branches from the fallen branch. I guess a little trimming would keep it more shapely, but allowing it to continue as usual is entertaining as well!

Pelargonium Lime

New baby P. 'Lime' can't wait to bloom

What a cutie! The baby is blooming; the parent plant is barely starting to produce buds! I think I'll give this Lime geranium to my Mom for Easter.