Do Orange Scented Geraniums Bloom?

About Scented Geraniums

• Probably called "geraniums" because their leaves resemble the foliage of common geraniums, scented geraniums and common geraniums are not actually related. The fragrant herbs, a staple of Victorian greenhouses, are better known for their scented foliage than their often-insignificant foliage. Dozens of varieties exist, including those that smell of rose, orange, lemon, apple, mint, chocolate, nutmeg, cloves, pine and oak.

Types of Orange-Scented Geraniums

• "Prince of Orange" may be the best-known orange-scented geranium. Others include "American Prince of Orange," "Charity," "Orange Fizz" and "Princeanum Orange." All produce pinkish-lilac flowers of varying shapes and sizes.

Bloom vs. Foliage

• When choosing an orange-scented geranium for your garden or as a houseplant, consider its primary use. Cooks and crafters use the leaves for baking, teas, jellies and potpourri, while the flowers lend little or no taste or fragrance but add color to the house or landscape. "Prince of Orange" may strike the best balance, offering both scent and showy, long-lasting flowers.