Pelargonium

Hardy to Zone 2, the obedient plant spreads rapidly underground and establishes itself from small plants quickly. Sea holly is also grown for its large, veined leaves which are interesting in their own right.

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Feathery white blossoms complete the show. Geranium ‘Peppermint' (Pelargonium hybrid) P. A favorite for its delightfully intense minty aroma and large, velvety leaves.

It is a reliable bloomer and has the ability to continue flowering well into the summer season. Growth is robust. A mature specimen will spread and develop woody stems. Geranium ‘Apricot' (Pelargonium hybrid) A rich, fruity fragrance is what sets this...

This is the true orange-scented, not often found in today's horticultural market. It grows tight and full. The small leaves are slightly ruffled and carry a light citrus fragrance.

In addition to its delightful fresh apple fragrance, it has lacy white flowers. Geranium ‘Apple' (Pelargonium hybrid) P. A pea-green, round leaved, trailing variety that's excellent for baskets.

An easy to grow geranium with silvery gray puckered leaves in a neat rosette, and dark maroon flowers that sway at the tops of the delicate-looking but strong stems. An elegant variety perfect as a specimen in a pot.Coming Soon

The simple pink flowers fade to a soft pink with age, yet the maroon marking remains striking in outline and contrast. Geranium ‘Strawberry' (Pelargonium hybrid) Containment of size, sweetness of foliage and rich pink blooms make P.

Placement & Cultivation Great in containers, with a compact habit, making for a perfect patio plant, but will do just fine in any location with rich, well-drained soil and full sun.

Geranium ‘Georgia Peach' (Pelargonium hybrid) Bedecked by huge, azalea-like umbels of salmon blossoms, like the blush of a southern belle, ‘Georgia Peach' is equally charming.

Grow cool and sunny during the winter for the best floral show. Geranium ‘Gardener's Joy' (Pelargonium hybrid) Defined veining highlights the cheery blossoms, which are colored in pink, white, red and dark maroon.

Take advantage of its insect repelling properties and place a few pots on the patio. In Containers: When potting up, select a clay pot with extremely good drainage that is about an inch or so larger than the current container.

Rose cakes, syrups, and potpourri all were made with this sweetly scented variety. Bring inside before first autumn frost and place on a sunny windowsill for the cold months. Small pink flowers tip the branches in early summer.When to Set Outside About...

Geranium ‘Appleblossom Rosebud' (Pelargonium hybrid) A study in poetry, this hybrid packs pink and white petals into umbels that resemble clusters of rosebuds. Excellent for standards.

Train into standards and this formal hybrid will display even greater possibilities. Geranium ‘Pink Rosebud' (Pelargonium hybrid) Like a bouquet of miniature roses, this old fashion hybrid adds extra depth to the floral beauty found in Zonal Geraniums.

Geranium ‘Fair Ellen' (Pelargonium hybrid) A favorite among the oak-leaf varieties, this hybrid has medium sized leaves with a dark mid-zone and attractive rose blooms.

These flowers are azalea-like in form, reminiscent of the Regal or Martha Washington Geraniums, yet have the fragrance of a Scented Geranium. Petals are deep pink fading to a more fragile pink, while the leaves are deeply cut, of a tough texture and lemon-scented.

Like any geranium, it can tolerate some dryness and prefers to be grown in full sun. Mature specimens often experience a dormancy during the summer months but will soon return with vigor once the shortened day length of fall arrives.

A spring bloomer; protect from hot summer sun and rain.When to Set Outside About a week after last frost, when nighttime temperatures remain above 40°F. Shrub-like habit. It has velvety flowers of deepest burgundy, with fuchsia-pink penciled edges that...

Perfect for the hanging basket, this strong grower rapidly comes into full form. Geranium ‘Sunset Ivy' (Pelargonium hybrid) Fill your baskets and containers with this dazzling Ivy Geranium.

In the brightest times of the year it will produce salmon colored blooms which accent the handsome foliage. Geranium ‘Mrs. Originating in 1879, this tricolor, is known for having five or more colors ranging from yellows to greens, reds, orange and maroon.

Bring inside before first autumn frost and place on a sunny windowsill for the cold months. Avoid botrytis by spacing properly, not wetting the foliage when watering, and keeping dead plant material, such as spent flowers and leaves, cleaned up.

After bloom, keep in a cooler spot, protected from rain.Coming Soon Regal, or Martha Washington, geraniums originated in England in the 1870's. This variety has large flowers of strawberry and cream that bloom in spring and early summer.

Nutty, spicy fragrance.Coming Soon Also called Shottesham Pet, this one is a gem! Lovely medium green, lacy-edged leaves show off the large clusters of cherry-pink flowers. Good compact habit.

Six plant collection of rare heirloom gernaiums, one each of: Geranium 'Velma Cox', Geranium 'Persian Queen', Geranium 'Frank Headley', Geranium 'Phlox New Life', Geranium 'Wilhelm Langguth', Geranium 'Mrs.

Seeds: Fun Fact ‘Pelargonium' is derived from the Greek word ‘pelargos', which means ‘stork', in reference to the shape of the seed head. Diseases & Pests: Avoid Botrytis blight by keeping plants free from spent leaf and flower debris, while also...

Geranium ‘Empress of Russia' (Pelargonium hybrid) The spring season will be enveloped in the rich beauty of this reliable "Martha Washington." Burgundy flowers edged in white evoke the sense of a fine French wine.