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title: "Pelargoniums! Which one is your favorite? 🌸 In Sweden we have a…"
description: "Pelargoniums! Which one is your favorite? 🌸 In Sweden we have a Geranium that's called Dr. Westerlunds flower (Pelargonium Graveolens) after Dr Ernst…"
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# Pelargoniums! Which one is your favorite? 🌸 In Sweden we have a…

_Geplaatst door Ida op 2025-03-10_

Pelargoniums! Which one is your favorite? 🌸

In Sweden we have a Geranium that's called Dr. Westerlunds flower (Pelargonium Graveolens) after Dr Ernst Westerlund (1839–1924). He believed that its fresh, citrusy scent could purify the air and speed up recovery for the sick. Pelargonium has been a beloved houseplant in Sweden since the 18th century and has had various folk names over time, including "Farmer’s fart", "Old woman’s fart", "The hasty suitor", "Bedbug tree" and "Smells nice".

If you want to taste it here's a recipe for it as well:

Ingredients  
\- 200 ml (0.8 cups) granulated sugar  
\- 10 green leaves of Dr. Westerlund’s flower (rose geranium) + 5 finely chopped leaves for the glaze  
\- 150 g (5.3 oz) room-temperature butter  
\- 2 eggs  
\- 200 ml (0.8 cups) all-purpose flour

Glaze  
\- 150 ml (0.6 cups) powdered sugar  
\- About 1 tbsp water

Instructions  
1\. Preheat the oven to 175°C (347°F). Grease and flour a springform pan, approximately 18 cm (7 inches) in diameter.  
2\. Blend the sugar and 10 plant leaves together until you get green-colored sugar.  
3\. Whisk the scented sugar and butter together until light and fluffy using an electric mixer. Add one egg at a time, beating well after each addition. Finally, mix in the flour.  
4\. Spread the batter evenly in the pan and bake in the middle of the oven for 25–30 minutes. Check with a toothpick—if it comes out clean, the cake is done. Let it cool completely.  
5\. Mix the powdered sugar and water into a thick glaze, then stir in the finely chopped leaves. Spread the glaze over the cake.

Enjoy!

(Attached below is a picture of Dr. Westerlunds flower and a picture of Dr. Westerlund taken by A. Willmansson)

![Bijlage 1 van 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/public/communities/bUJJgKimSi2yTDJ0BU6dlQ.webp?size=large)

![Bijlage 2 van 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/public/communities/sV4fKPRISeKh0iWTr4HENA.webp?size=large)

## 8 reacties

### Nunyabzwx reageerde op 2025-03-10

Interesting... Thank you for the history. That is cool.. But "Old woman's fart"!! 😂🤣🙈🙈 so it must stink, right?

#### Ida antwoordde op 2025-03-11

hahaha I know right 😂🙈 The thing is that it smells sooooo good but I think it got it's name from when people touched it to hide bad smells 😂

### 7Bee reageerde op 2025-03-10

Well that is interesting. Thank you for sharing the history. Does that one bloom? I do love them. I like the larger leaf.

![Bijlage 1 van 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/KDqM307W6sIUMBpt4EVFiE49c4SPvFPHcfXRvUknaEI/tHmBqgZDTlumyp6GKSiwRQ.webp?size=large)

#### Ida antwoordde op 2025-03-11

You’re welcome! It does bloom but only with tiny flowers so it’s mainly grown for the scented leaves (and I agree they’re stunning!) 😍 love the white flowers on yours as well! 🌸🤍

### KJM reageerde op 2025-03-13

I love scented geraniums. And I personally like the way they smell. Many of them are purchased to repel pests. I grow one in my patio garden every year.

#### Ida antwoordde op 2025-03-14

Totally agree and yes! They’re amazing to repel pests as well 😻

### 9thFloorGreenHouse reageerde op 2025-08-08

I love the ones with asymmetrical, misshapen leaves. They crisscross sideways and smell so good.

![Bijlage 1 van 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/4Qxv1kYocRUKyZNQMXApLrSpND1kR0M_qFy1VNOL9Bc/L69yrLFvS5Kgh1jNTi5KdA.webp?size=large)

![Bijlage 2 van 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/4Qxv1kYocRUKyZNQMXApLrSpND1kR0M_qFy1VNOL9Bc/jkjz3F48ThK-7hOeJqtYqw.webp?size=large)

#### Ida antwoordde op 2025-08-11

Oh totally agree! Love anything asymmetrical 😍

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