Chocolate Peppermint Geranium is a scented-leaf geranium with a captivating fragrance that combines chocolate and peppermint notes. This tender perennial thrives in zones 9 and above, reaching 12-24 inches tall and wide, and produces delicate blooms from summer through fall. Its soft, velvety foliage and unique aromatic profile make it a conversation-starting addition to containers, windowsills, and gardens where it can be enjoyed up close.
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Partial Shade
Moderate
9-9
24in H x 24in W
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The distinctive chocolate-peppermint scent emerges when you brush the soft, textured foliage, offering an unexpected sensory experience that no other geranium quite matches. Deer leave it completely alone, making it reliable in areas where browsing pressure challenges other plants. Its compact, mounding habit and extended bloom window from June through November keep it visually interesting for months, while its moderate water needs mean you won't be tethered to a watering schedule.
Grow Chocolate Peppermint Geranium for its aromatic foliage, which releases its signature scent when touched or brushed. The flowers add visual appeal throughout the growing season. Many gardeners cultivate it in containers positioned near seating areas or entryways where the fragrance can be easily enjoyed.
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Deadhead spent flowers regularly throughout the season to encourage continuous blooming and maintain a neat, compact form. Remove any dead or yellowed leaves to reduce pest and disease pressure and improve air circulation around the plant.
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