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Pelargonium are also known as Geraniums. Geranium is the name that is the more common name in the household. Below we will explain the different varieties of Geraniums Pelargonium.
Geraniums Pelargonium Varieties
Geranium Simply Red F1
When to Plant
Jan – March
At A Glance
- Long flower spikes
- Perfect for cutting
- High Quality Seed
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These bushy red geraniums will brighten up any pot, container or hanging basket. They will bloom for months.
Geranium Colorama F2
When to Plant
January – March
At A Glance
- These need to be planted in a heated greenhouse
- Plant 12 inch apart
- Keep de-heading to get blooms all summer
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Excellent quality F2 strain with a good bright colour range. Compact, uniform habit and quite early into flower. . Ideal for baskets, pots or borders alike.
Geranium Mophead F1
When to Plant
January – March
At A Glance
- A half hardy perennial, best grown as half hardy annual
- Large and free flowering with rounded heads
- Great colour range for bedding, patio pots and tubs
- Keep in a fairly cool and airy position
- 30 cm growing height
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Height: 30 cm/12-inch
Plant Class: Half Hardy Perennial
Habit: Upright.
Suitable for containers; Full sun
Sow and Grow: Sow indoors, January-March. A warm kitchen windowsill is all you need for starting these seeds. Sow, 0.5 cm (1/4-inch) deep, in trays of compost. Water well and place in a warm position. A temperature of 20-25 degree C (68-77 degree F) is ideal. Keep moist. Seedlings usually appear in 14-21 days. Transplant individually, when large enough to handle, to 7.5 cm (3-inch) pots. Always hold by a leaf, never by the stem. Grow on in cooler, but not cold conditions. Gradually accustom young plants to outside conditions (avoid frosts), before planting out, May-June, 25 cm (10-inch) apart, into well-drained soil, when frosts are over. Flowers: June-October.
They can also be grown as a house plant. Keep in a fairly cool, airy position.
Geranium oxonianum
When to Plant
This can be planted in Spring
At a glance
- Great ground cover
- Lovely foliage
- Rich rose pink flowers
Overview
This Geranium is great for ground cover. It has a long succession of rich rose pink flowers. Sow directly onto a good compost. Keep at 15-20 degress and transplant when large enough
Geranium Renardii
When to Plant
This can be planted in Spring
At a glance
- Grows to the height of around 30cm
- Opal white to pale pink flowers
- Velvet like texture
Overview
These can be sown in Spring. The geranium has Opal white to pale pink flowers. The flowers have a velvet like texture to touch.
Geranium Cinereum
When to Plant
These can be planted in Spring
At a glance
- Height is 0.10 metres spreading to around 0.30 metres
- Flowers May to August
- Lavender pink flowers
Overview
This geranium is a good plant to have if you want some ground cover. With its abundant striking small upturned lavender pink with its dark eye in the centre. This will flower from May to August
Geranium Maderense
When to Plant
This can be planted in Spring
At a glance
- Height is 70cm
- Brittle looking stalks but resembles a small palm tree
- Prefers shelter
Overview
This geranium grows a trunk which has brittle looking stems coming from it resembling a small palm tree. The plant prefers shelter rather than being in the open
Geranium Brookside
When to Plant
This can be planted in Spring
At a glance
- Violet blue flowers
- Holds a RHS Award
- Likes full sun or partial shade
- Flowers June – August
Overview
This border geranium has attractive cut foliage with bright blue flowers. It will look beautiful in any garden. The height it will grow to is around 60cm. it can spread up to 60cm also.
Geranium X Magnificum
When to Plant
This can be planted in Spring
At a glance
- Flowers from June to September
- Blue flowers
- Height is up to 100cm
- Great for butterflies
Overview
This geranium has hairy green leaves and bark blue flowers that are around 5cm. The plant can grow up to 100cm in height. This will look fantastic in any garden
Geranium Rozanne
When to Plant
This can be planted in Spring
At a glance
- This is the RHS plant of the Centenary
- Flowers last from June to October
- Leaves turn orange to red then to brown as summer ends
- Perennial
Geranium Max Frei
When to Plant
This can be planted in spring
At a glance
- Position in full sun or partial shade
- Flowers June – August
- Suitable for container
- Pink
- Perennial
Overview
This geranium likes to be positioned either in full sun or partial shade and will flower for up to 4 months creating a gorgeous display of flowers for all to see. It is suitable for container growing but will require watering so it does not dry out.
Geranium Cinereum
When to Plant
These can be planted from Spring
At a glance
- Colourful Flowers
- Flowers last Late spring to early autumn
- Evergreen ground cover
- Grown in full sun or partial shade
Overview
These are know for the long lasting colourful flowers. They arrive on the plant over a long period from spring to early autumn. They are very easy to grow and are hardy. These will look great in pots.
Geranium Patricia
When to Plant
Can be sown in Spring
At a glance
70cm tall
Lots of flowers
Flowers are pink
Leaves turn red in autumn
Overview
The Geranium Patricia is flower that will grow to 70cm high and are 160cm wide. This means it will cover a large are. The flowers on these are pink with veins that are red/purple
Geranium Sanguineum
When to Plant
These can be sown in Spring.
At a glance
- Upward facing flowers
- Amazing display in Spring and Summer
- Red Saucer- shaped
Overview
The height of this plant is 15-30cm . They will produce large upward- facing red saucer-shaped flowers. They will produce a lovely display each Spring and Summer
