Pelargonium

Chocolate Mint

Large leaves with chocolate colored veining and white flowers.

Color: Green with burgundy/chocolate, white flowers
Size of plug: 50 tray
Plant type: Annual (Great indoor plant in sunny window)
Height: 2-3”
Site: Full sun
Days to maturity:  100-120 days
Plant spacing: 12”
Pinch: Not necessary

Growing Notes:

Flourish in the heat and sun. Drought tolerant. Go easy on the fertilizer. Water when soil feels dry about an inch below the surface. Flowers in late summer.

Harvest Notes:

Delay harvest until stems have hardened. Pick early morning or in the cool of the evening. Place stems directly in water in a cool spot for several hours. 7 days vase life.

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