Pelargonium capitatum seeds grow into the rose-scented geranium or wild rose pelargonium — a scrambling perennial shrub native to the subtropical biome of South Africa (Western Cape, Eastern Cape), growing in coastal fynbos, scrub and rocky habitats. The epithet capitatum means 'with a head' or 'head-like', referring to the compact flowerheads. Intensely rose-scented leaves — the primary source of rose geranium oil (also known as rose oil), used in the perfume industry as an affordable alternative to true rose oil. The essential oil is produced by distillation of the leaves. Family Geraniaceae.Full sun; well-drained, sandy soils; warm subtropical to Mediterranean conditions; drought-tolerant. Rose-scented; essential oil plant. 'Capitatum' = head-like; intensely rose-scented leaves; primary source of rose geranium essential oil Rose geranium oil = affordable rose substitute in perfumery; distilled from leaves; coastal Cape fynbos South Africa (Western Cape, Eastern Cape) — subtropical biome; coastal fynbos and scrub Genus Pelargonium ~280 species; Family Geraniaceae Full sun; sandy soils; drought-tolerant; warm subtropical; rose-scented; Family Geraniaceae Pelargonium capitatum is the rose-scented geranium — the primary South African source of rose geranium essential oil, one of perfumery's most valued ingredients and an affordable, sustainable alternative to true Bulgarian rose oil, a fragrant coastal Cape shrub whose intensely scented leaves have supported the perfume industry for over two centuries. IMPORTANT: Pictures show the adult plant, which is not for sale. The offer is only for seeds.
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