Scent glands
Microscopic glandular structures release volatile oils when the leaf is rubbed.
Pelargonium Fresh&Fruity® Mosquito 12cm
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€5,50
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Pelargonium Fresh&Fruity® Mosquito
Lemony scent, summer mood and mosquitoes having second thoughts 🦟🍋
- Lemon-scented leaves
- Lobed green foliage
- Light bushy habit
- Aromatic summer presence
Pelargonium Fresh&Fruity® Mosquito is a scented-leaved pelargonium with lobed green leaves that release a lively lemon fragrance as soon as they are touched. Several fleshy stems form a light, loosely upright crown, while small flowers float above the foliage as a discreet summer detail. It is a plant that invites you closer: brush one leaf and a clear citrus note is released at close range.
Beside a path or seating area, the scented foliage sits where a passing hand can naturally brush it. The light, open branching lets the shape of each lobed leaf remain visible. Its appeal is tactile and aromatic; the presence of a pot should not be relied on to keep mosquitoes away.
What makes it distinctive
Three elements define this exact cultivar’s form and presence.
Lobed texture
Deep incisions increase the visual outline and give light movement.
Fragrance released by touch
A light brush of the hand immediately releases lemon fragrance around paths and seating areas.
Why you will love it: because scent glands gain a clear presence on a loose basally branched bush, without excessive styling.
In the garden & on the terracePlacement & plant combinationsUse a warm bright position with 35–45 cm of space, sheltered from frost and persistent wetness.
Ideal position
Use a warm bright position with 35–45 cm of space, sheltered from frost and persistent wetness.
Compatible combinations
Use one quiet foliage contrast and two light flowering partners that share a bright sheltered position and the same watering rhythm.
- Salvia rosmarinus ‘Prostratus’ — resinous scent and trailing habit create a Mediterranean aromatic layer
- Helichrysum italicum — curry scent and silver foliage add a second fragrance and bright contrast
- Gaura lindheimeri ‘Whirling Butterflies’ — fine white flower stems add movement without hiding the scented leaves
Care at a glance
Light
A very bright position with ample sun; provide light shade only during the hottest summer hours.
Watering
Water thoroughly once the surface dries and empty the saucer; fleshy stems dislike persistent wetness.
Climate & resilience
Frost tender. Keep it bright and frost free in winter, with much less water.
Safety
An ornamental, not for eating. Pelargoniums can upset pets if chewed, so keep them out of reach.
Detailed careComplete care guideLight, watering, soil, feeding, pruning and problem prevention.
Position & light
A very bright position with ample sun; provide light shade only during the hottest summer hours.
Watering & drainage
Water thoroughly once the surface dries and empty the saucer; fleshy stems dislike persistent wetness.
Soil & repotting
Use a light potting mix with perlite or another mineral component and immediate drainage through the holes.
Feeding
Use dilute regular flowering-plant feed in the warm season, never on dry compost or during overwintering.
Pruning & habit
Remove whole spent flower stalks and pinch selected long shoots to promote basal branching. Keep roots free-draining and do not mist foliage that will be touched often; remove soft excessively extended shoots.
Problem prevention
Inspect leaf undersides for whitefly and aphids, especially before moving the plant into shelter.
Development through timeFrom establishment to mature habitFrom first establishment to the exact plant’s natural mature habit.
First season
During the first warm season it thickens with new fleshy stems; its display depends on steady light and proper drying between waterings.
Establishment
Basal stems branch after selective pinching and create more foliage or flowering points above the pot.
Mature scale
With long-term growth it reaches about 30–40 cm in height and 35–45 cm in width, forming a loose basally branched bush.
Mature habit & dimensions
one growing seasonHeight 30–40 cmWidth 35–45 cmloose basally branched bush
Branched fleshy stems carry lobed, stalked leaves. Place the light crown within reach to enjoy its fragrance by touch.
Form through time
Seasonal cycleEvergreen structureloose basally branched bushAromatic foliage
Flowering in suitable conditionsBranched fleshy stems carry lobed, stalked leaves. Place the light crown within reach to enjoy its fragrance by touch.
Protected winter habitFoliage remains under suitable conditions. Slower growth and reduced flowering change the display without removing the basic architecture.
The studies show habit and seasonal development; growth varies with age, climate and cultivation.
What to expect after planting: As the stems extend and branch, new lobed leaves gradually fill out the crown. Small flower clusters add colour above the aromatic foliage.
History & originCultivar originThe tradition of scented-leaved pelargoniums meets a commercial selection with a citrus fragrance.
Pelargonium Fresh&Fruity® Mosquito continues the tradition of scented-leaved pelargoniums, in which foliage and the fragrance released by touch take precedence over large flowers. Fresh&Fruity® is the commercial name under which this aromatic selection is presented.
The name Mosquito accompanies its lemon scent without establishing insect-repellent effectiveness. Its exact cross, individual breeder and introduction year remain unknown. Its cultivated identity is therefore grounded in the recognisable plant itself: lobed foliage, aromatic glands and understated flowers.
Greenleaf for Plant NerdsScience nobody asked forBotanical detail for anyone who wants to know what lies behind the plant’s appearance
Glandular hairs
Essential oils are stored in glandular hairs and released mechanically when the surface is touched or rubbed.
Scent volatility
Aromatic molecules evaporate rapidly, so fragrance is strongest immediately after contact.
Frequently asked questions
Six practical answers covering position, water, seasonality, pruning, mature scale and safety.
01How much light does it need?
A very bright position with ample sun; provide light shade only during the hottest summer hours.
02When should it be watered?
Water thoroughly once the surface dries and empty the saucer; fleshy stems dislike persistent wetness.
03Can it stay outdoors in winter?
Frost tender. Keep it bright and frost free in winter, with much less water.
04When and how should it be pruned?
Remove whole spent flower stalks and pinch selected long shoots to promote basal branching.
05How large does it become?
At maturity it reaches about 30–40 cm high and 35–45 cm wide, with a natural loose basally branched bush.
06When is the fragrance strongest?
Immediately after a light touch or brush across the leaves, when glandular hairs release the volatile lemon-scented oils.
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