With Pelargonium citrosa 'Lady Plymouth' (Scented Geranium 'Lady Plymouth'), you get a tender, evergreen scented geranium prized for its fragrant foliage and fine variegation. When you brush the leaves, they release a sharp, fresh aroma often described as rose with citrus notes. The gray-green leaves are deeply cut and neatly edged in creamy white, giving the plant an elegant, bright look even when it is not in flower.
In warm climates it can be grown outdoors year-round, but in most areas you will treat it as a seasonal patio plant or overwinter it indoors. Expect a compact plant about 10-12 inches tall in the garden, with a similar spread when lightly pinched to encourage branching. In summer, it can produce small clusters of lavender-pink flowers that complement the variegated foliage.
Give your plant full sun to part shade. In hotter conditions, a little afternoon shade helps keep growth looking fresh. Use a well-drained potting mix or garden soil that does not stay soggy, and water when the top layer begins to dry. Pinching the tips keeps the plant full and reduces legginess, especially in containers. Deadhead as needed and trim lightly to shape throughout the season.
Before frost, move containers indoors to a bright, frost-free spot. Reduce watering in winter while keeping the plant from fully drying out. In spring, you can refresh the plant by cutting it back and resuming regular watering and feeding as new growth starts.