Small pink flowers are borne in umbels composed
of 2-7 flowers. The corolla is ˝ long and
composed of 5 petals with the 2 upper petals
being larger.
Opposite leaves, long-petioled, nearly heart
shaped, deeply lobed into 3-5 lobes, which are further
lobed and round-toothed. The 2-4 inches wide leaves are
softly pubescent and very fragrant.
Rose geranium can be used to flavor tea, jelly and sugar. Leaves can be added to apple jelly to
create a distinguished scent. Dried leaves of
rose geranium can be added to sachets and
potpourris.
