Roses from Africa...

In the Garden | Culinary | Fragrance | Medicinal use

Popular garden varieties

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In the Garden

Growth Characteristics:

• Perennial, Evergreen, Frost tolerant,
• Height: ±1m; Spread: ±80 cm,
• Highly rose scented leaves,
• Small mauve flowers in summer,

Cultivation:

• Full sun; Well drained, composted soil,

   

Harvesting:

• Pick fresh leaves and flowers throughout the year,

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Culinary use

Use Rose scented geranium leaves with:

• Biscuits,
• Sorbet, Punch, Summer drinks,
• Use a strong infusion to flavour sauces, custards, jellies, buns, water ices,
• Herb butter for cakes and sweet biscuits, spread on bread and scones,
• Add flowers to salads, use as garnish,

   

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Fragrance

• Use in potpourri and pillows for a relaxing and soothing lemon-rose fragrance,
• Add to bathwater, Bath Smoothie ,
• Infuse as a mild astringent to clean and help circulation of pale, sluggish complexion,

   

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Medicinal use

Rose Scented Geranium may be beneficial in the following cases:

Preparation and dosage:

TEA:

• Add about 3-4 fresh leaves, or 1 tablespoon dried leaves, per cup of boiling water, let it stand for 10-15 minutes before drinking,
• Drink up to 3 cups per day,

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