Books

Everything you need to know about these beautiful scented leaf pelargonium species native to South Africa. It is an essential guide for beginners who wish to expand their knowledge about these plants which covers more than 25 species, as well as natural habitats, the geraniaceae family, history, various cultivars and hybrids and how they are derived, leaf scents and uses in food and beveages, growing guide and an A-Z of scented pelargonium species with details of scent, flower and leaf anatomy, plant habit, soil type and medicinal properties.

This is a mini-guide to Scented leaf pelargoniums and their uses in food and beverages, potpourri and scented pillows, essential oils, aromatherapy and skin care, and flower bouquets.

This guide contains everything you need to know about these beautiful & charming plants with their unique fragrant leaves and delicate flowers which includes:

-35 scented leaf pelargonium species are covered in this book with detailed information on the scented leaf fragrance, appearance of the plant,leaf & flowers, native habitat and growing tips.

-History of pelargoniums

-Natural habitats and regions

-Growing pelargoniums.

-Essential oil, Aromatherapy and its uses

-Plant anatomy & leaf types

-Scented leaf uses in food & beverages

A guide to growing Species Pelargoniums from the main book “A gardeners guide to the scented pelargonium species” by Charis Estelle Olney , it includes information on growing pelargoniums from seed, special seed treatments, transplanting seedlings, damping off, hardening off, root bound signs, re-potting pelargoniums, fertilizers, pruning pelargoniums, stem cuttings, natural remedies and pests & diseases