Fragrant Citronella Geranium Starter Plants for Containers, Patios & Gardens

Add fresh greenery and a distinctive citrus-like fragrance to your growing space with Live Citronella Geranium Plant Plugs. Often called the Citronella Plant or Mosquito Plant, this scented geranium is prized for its deeply cut green foliage and strong lemony aroma.

These young live plant plugs are a great choice for transplanting into patio containers, porch planters, raised beds, mixed garden arrangements, and indoor pots near bright windows. Citronella geraniums grow quickly under warm, sunny conditions and can develop into attractive, bushy plants with regular care.

Key Features

• Live Citronella Geranium Plants: Healthy young starter plants ready for transplanting.

• Fragrant Foliage: Leaves release a noticeable citrus-like scent when touched or brushed.

• Great for Containers: Ideal for patio pots, porch planters, window boxes, and mixed containers.

• Warm-Weather Plant: Performs best in bright light and warm growing conditions.

• Easy to Grow: A versatile choice for beginner and experienced gardeners alike.

• Attractive Foliage: Deeply lobed green leaves add texture and interest to plant displays.

How to Plant Citronella Geranium Plugs

Gently remove the plant plug from its packaging and transplant it into a container or garden area with well-draining potting soil. Plant at approximately the same depth as the existing root ball and water thoroughly after planting.

Keep newly transplanted plugs consistently moist while they establish, but avoid keeping the soil soggy. Gradually introduce plants to stronger outdoor sunlight if they have recently been shipped or grown under protected conditions.

Light & Water

Citronella geraniums prefer bright light to full sun. In particularly hot climates, some afternoon shade can help protect plants from excessive heat.

Water when the upper portion of the soil begins to dry. Allow excess water to drain freely, as geraniums generally perform best when their roots are not continually saturated.

Growing Citronella Geraniums

With adequate sunlight, warmth, and regular watering, citronella geraniums can develop into full, branching plants. Pinching or lightly pruning the growing tips can encourage a bushier appearance.

Plants can be grown outdoors during warm weather and moved indoors before freezing temperatures where appropriate.

Live Plant Shipping Notice

Because this is a live plant, each Citronella Geranium plug will naturally vary in height, leaf count, shape, and appearance. Plants may experience temporary wilting, leaf loss, or cosmetic damage during shipping. New growth should emerge as the plant becomes established in its new growing environment.

Live Citronella Geranium Plant Plugs are an easy way to add fragrant foliage, lush greenery, and a classic scented-geranium look to patios, gardens, containers, and indoor plant collections.

Individual plant growth and appearance may vary depending on light, temperature, watering, growing conditions, season, and care.