Geranium Mint Rose

A fragrant mint and rose scented pelargonium with lobed green leaves and soft pink flowers in spring. Large, open habit.

Flavours/Food Partners

Partners with mints, other scented geranium, the fruity sages and any of the Renaissance Tea Herbs. Use in teas, cakes, desserts, ice cream, biscuits and jams.

Health/Cooking/Medicinal

The leaves can be added to salads and desserts or used in the baking of cakes and biscuits. Gives a soft minty rose flavour to jellies, jams and cookies. A hot cup of herbal tea with a few leaves of Stevia and some fresh Geranium Mint Rose leaves makes a refreshing and relaxing afternoon tea.

Landscaping/Planting

Plant in almost any well drained spot in the garden and does well in poor dry soils and exposed positions. Plant near paths for pleasant fragrance.

Cultivation/Fertiliser

Require regular applications of Seasol and Powerfeed. Water during summer months if dry.

Herb Attributes