Which hanging basket favourite is also called 'Pelargonium'?
Pelargonium 'citrosum' the African geranium with genes from cymbopogon grass, but that claim has also been proven false. The plant appears to be a cultivar of "Pelargonium graveolens". The citronella geranium is not to be confused with others that are also called "mosquito plant", nor with the group of plants also known as citronella grass, or with "Citronella mucronata" (Chilean Citronella). "Pelargonium" 'citrosum' is hardy to USDA Zone 10-11. Pelargonium 'citrosum' Pelargonium 'citrosum' (often sold by the invalid binomial name Pelargonium citrosum) is a perennial subshrub with fragrant leaves that are reminiscent of citronella. "Pelargonium" 'citrosum' is marketed as "mosquito plant" or
Hanging basket 2006. Hanging basket A hanging basket is a suspended container used for growing decorative plants. Typically they are hung from buildings, where garden space is at a premium, and from street furniture for environmental enhancement. They may also be suspended from free standing frames sometimes called "hanging basket trees". One type of hanging basket is the inverted planter where plants are grown in an upside down pot and are watered from the top. Hanging baskets are normally made from wire with an impervious, usually plastic, lining to retain the contents. They are filled with peat-free compost usually with a water-retaining