A scented geranium with delicate charm and natural repellent power

The Pelargonium Mosquitaway ‘Eva’ is an elegant and functional scented geranium, renowned for its highly fragrant, lemony leaves and its natural ability to repel mosquitoes. It stands out with its refined flowers, pale pink with a purple center, which add a touch of softness and light to your summer planters.

Like other varieties in the Mosquitaway series, 'Eva' has a compact, bushy habit, perfect for containers. Its finely cut foliage releases a powerful lemony scent that acts as a natural repellent, ideal for balconies, terraces, and windowsills.

It is a plant that is as decorative as it is useful, flowering throughout the summer while creating a more pleasant, mosquito-free environment.

Characteristics:

Type: Non-hardy perennial (grown as an annual)
Common name: Citronella geranium, Mosquito-repellent geranium
Height: 30 to 40 cm
Width: 30 to 40 cm
Flowering: May to September
Flowers: Pale pink with a purple throat, in light clusters
Foliage: Light green, finely cut, strongly aromatic (citronella)
Habit: Bushy, compact

Growing conditions:

Exposure: Sun or partial shade
Soil: Light, well-drained, not too rich
Hardiness: Low (down to 5 °C – overwinter frost-free)
Maintenance:

• Water moderately (avoid overwatering)

• Pinch young shoots to make the plant bushier

• Remove spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming

Use:

• Pots, planters, window boxes near living areas

• At the edge of a terrace or window for a repellent effect

• Possible associations with other geraniums or summer plants

• Ideal for urban balconies or gardens where you dine outdoors

The Pelargonium Mosquitaway ‘Eva’ combines gentle aesthetics, pleasant fragrance, and mosquito-repellent effectiveness, making it an essential for summer outdoor spaces. A plant that is both pretty, useful, and easy to care for—definitely one to adopt.