Pelargonium Mosquitaway® Eva - Eva Scented Geranium

Mosquitaway® Eva geranium is an essential summer companion, offering a powerful citrus scent that acts as a natural deterrent against mosquitoes. Beyond its practical use, this variety charms instantly with its striking bicolor blooms, featuring pristine white petals with a deep purple center. Its compact habit and fine-textured foliage make it a star plant for containers, bringing a touch of freshness and elegance to your patio tables.

Characteristics

• Foliage : Evergreen, finely cut, and rough to the touch, releasing an intense citrus fragrance when brushed.
• Flowering : Abundant pansy-like flowers, displaying a sharp contrast between pure white and a dark purple central blotch.
• Light Requirements : Requires full sun to maximize flowering and fragrance intensity.
• Habit : Bushy, upright, and very compact, ideal for small spaces.
• Growth : Moderate growth rate, reaching its full size quickly during the season.
• Soil : Prefers rich, light, and above all, well-drained soil.
• Temperature : Annual in Quebec (Zone 9-10); does not tolerate frost.
• Resistances : Naturally repellent to biting insects; low susceptibility to disease if drainage is adequate.

Use

• Types of Use : Excels in containers, on garden tables, in window boxes, or in planters near seating areas.
• Decorative Advantages : Provides a sophisticated bicolor visual display while structuring the space with its tidy habit and textured foliage.

Maintenance

• Watering : Water regularly but allow the soil to dry slightly on the surface between waterings. Avoid wetting the foliage to prevent fungal diseases.
• Fertilization : Apply a balanced fertilizer for annual flowers every two weeks throughout the growing season.
• Pruning : Pinch stems early in the season to encourage branching and remove faded flowers to stimulate new bud development.
• Planting : Transplant outdoors only when all risk of frost has passed and the soil has warmed up.
• Winter Protection : Bring the pot indoors before the first autumn frosts to keep it as a houseplant in a cool, very bright room.