Mint Pelargonium – (Scented Geranium, Pelargonium crispum 'Variegatum')

If you're looking for a scented houseplant that brings both charm and character to your space, the Mint Scented Pelargonium is a delight. With soft, variegated yellow and green foliage and a fresh, minty scent when touched, this plant is a joy to grow and increasingly featured in interior design.

These beautifully bushy plants are having a style moment, thanks to their soft colour palette, natural structure, and nostalgic fragrance. You’ll see them popping up in editorial shoots, homewares ranges, and styling features — they’re beautiful, calming, and refreshingly different from your usual leafy green.

Size

• Pot size: 12cm
• Height: Approx. 20cm
• Supplied in a plastic nursery pot, fully rooted and ready to grow

Native Habitat and Growth Patterns

Pelargoniums hail from the southern regions of Africa, where they grow in dry, sunny conditions. Over the years, they’ve been cultivated into many forms, including scented and variegated varieties like this one. Unlike traditional geraniums grown for blooms, this type is loved for its beautiful foliage and aromatic leaves — no flowers needed to make an impact.

Grown indoors in the UK, Mint Pelargonium remains compact and lush, adding gentle movement and fragrance to a room. Outdoors, in warmer months, it can also thrive on a sunny patio or balcony.

Styling at Home

This plant is a wonderful addition to bright kitchens, living rooms, bedrooms, or even bathroom windowsills. Its cheerful leaves look gorgeous in aged terracotta, contemporary ceramics, or anything rustic and simple. Whether grouped with herbs, potted on its own, or placed in a sunny corner, it brings a gentle, cottagecore feel to any space.

Care Requirements

• Light: Bright, indirect light — a sunny windowsill is perfect
• Water: Let the soil dry out between waterings; avoid overwatering
• Humidity: Prefers average room conditions; no need for misting
• Soil: Use a well-draining mix (multipurpose with added grit or perlite works well)
• Feeding: Monthly during spring and summer with our Organic Tropical Plant Food

Why Choose This Plant

• Wonderfully scented minty leaves — gently fragrant when brushed
• Variegated yellow and green foliage for visual interest
• Low-maintenance and forgiving
• Fast becoming a favourite among interior stylists and houseplant lovers
• Compact size with bushy, full growth

Interesting Facts

• The scent comes from tiny glands on the leaf surface that release essential oils
• There are over 200 species of Pelargonium — this mint-scented type is part of the ‘scented leaf’ group
• Grown historically in English gardens and conservatories for their aroma and ease of care
• Variegated forms like this one are rarer and especially prized for foliage

FAQs

Does this plant flower?
It can produce small flowers in spring or summer, but it’s primarily grown for its leaves and scent.

Can I grow this outside?
Yes — in warmer months, it does beautifully outside in a pot or planter. Just bring it in before the temperature drops in autumn.

Is it really mint scented?
Yes — it’s not related to true mint, but the crushed or stroked leaves release a refreshing minty aroma.

Do I need to prune it?
A light prune or pinch in spring helps encourage bushier growth, but it’s low-maintenance overall.

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