Invite Mosquitaway to your party
and keep the mosquitos at bay!
Mosquitaway are lavish flowering Angel Pelargoniums for your garden. The strong citrus scent of these plants acts as a deterrent to mosquitoes which appear to dislike the lemony fragrance. Perfect in small pots or planted in landscapes! Upright and bushy, robust flowering, they are easy to grow and bloom all season long – from April to October.
Mosquitaway plants are easy to grow!
Light / blooms
Part to full sun. All season blooms, spring through autumn.
Water
Water when top 2.5 cm (1") of the soil is dry to the touch. Prefers moist soil.
Colors
Available in pink, purple and white bloom colors.
Height
This plant grows 40 cm (16”) in height.
Fertilizer
For best results use a balanced liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks.
Planting / indoor care
For indoor plants the perform best in a well lit and well ventilated spot. Otherwise follow the outdoor growing tips.
Deadheading
Remove wilted flowers and leaves to promote new blooms. Deadheading is the removal of spent blooms and seedpods. Removing faded blooms will help to promote further blooming by directing the plant's energy to produce new blooms. Hold the branch of the finished bloom between your fingers and snap/break it off where it joins the main plant stem and discard.
Temperature tolerance
Treat as annuals in cooler climates - they will not survive a frost but can be overwintered indoors. Pruning helps maintain a nice shape and size and this will also encourage a fuller plant.
Outdoor care
Outdoor Angel Pelargonium flourish best in warm and sun to part sun places. The plants are perfect for container gardens or freely planted in beds in the garden.
Features
The strong citrus scent of these plants acts as a deterrent to mosquitoes which appear to dislike the lemony fragrance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Mosquitaway plants, also known as Angel Pelargoniums, are known for their strong citrus scent, which acts as a natural deterrent to mosquitoes. They are perfect for adding to gardens or in small pots to help keep mosquitoes at bay.
Mosquitaway plants thrive in part to full sun conditions.
These plants are available in pink, purple, and white bloom colors.
Water the plants when the top 1 inch (2.5 cm) of the soil is dry to the touch. They prefer moist soil.
Mosquitaway plants typically grow to about 16 inches (40 cm) in height.
Yes, removing wilted flowers and leaves will promote new blooms. Deadheading involves snapping off the finished bloom where it joins the main plant stem.
In cooler climates, treat Mosquitaway plants as annuals, as they will not survive a frost. However, they can be overwintered indoors.
Yes, these plants attract butterflies and hummingbirds, making them a great addition to gardens for nature enthusiasts.
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