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Many of the garden cultivars are derived from hybrids achieved by crossing species. Beginners often confuse these perennial varieties with another type plant that carries the common name of geranium. Those familiar annual "geraniums" common in deck planters and gravestone urns are actually Pelargonium x hortorum hybrids; they may also be called zonal geraniums.
There is a great deal of variety in the Geranium genus, but most of the commonly grown species are low growing, dense, carpet-like plants with flower stalks that poke and weave through neighboring plants. The flowers float on top of the plant in shades of white, pink, magenta, purples, and blues. The flowers are small—around one inch—and cupped-shaped, attracting plenty of butterflies and bees.
Hardy geraniums can be used in a variety of ways in the landscape, depending on the type. Some varieties make good border plants, others are ideal for woodland gardens and part shade locations, while others are excellent ground cover or rock garden plants. A few hardy geraniums bloom just once, usually early in the season, but most will start blooming in mid-summer and repeat bloom sporadically throughout the growing season. Newer varieties, like 'Rozanne' bloom non-stop all summer.
With many varieties derived from several different species, hardy geraniums vary in their care needs, depending on the type you are planting. Generally speaking, though, hardy geraniums prefer well-drained, moderately rich soil. Most will do well in either full sun or part shade, but they like to be fairly dry—they can become prone to mildew if kept damp. Plant hardy geraniums so that the crown of the plant is at ground level or slightly above. Planting too deep can prevent them from flowering.
Cutting them back after flowering is complete often prompts a second bloom period later in the summer. Hardy geraniums are relatively trouble-free plants. Shearing back and disposing of the infected leaves will help. Hardy geraniums accept a wide range of exposure conditions.
For the best flowering and most vigorous geranium plants, site them in full sun to part shade. If geraniums are grown in hot, full sun, provide regular water. Some varieties of geraniums can tolerate full shade, but they likely won't blossom as fully as those that have plenty of sun. Geraniums are not particular about soil pH , but a neutral to slightly acidic soil is ideal.
Most prefer medium-moisture, well-drained soil, though some species prefer relatively dry soil. Geraniums are a low-maintenance plant, so water them only when the soil gets dry. Not an easy task when there is so much eye candy! These are the classical geraniums, those that can be admired on the balconies and gardens all over the world. The flowers of zonal geraniums may be single or double, and their blooms may come in a wide range of colors ranging from pure white to burgundy through many shades of pink, orange and red to the most intense purple.
The best feature of zonal geraniums is the fact that they are suitable for every balcony or windowsill, provided they are placed in a sunny location that receives a nice breeze. Zonals are over all quite frugal plants, particularly resistant to high temperatures. They are quite drought resistant considering that they are little demanding in terms of water. Invest in geraniums of single colors to create particular angles, or alternate of different colors to set some fascinating contrasts, reminiscent of quaint villages of Europe.
These geraniums are are characterized by their extraordinary elegance. These are the kings and queens of the geranium world courtesy of their beautiful flowers of many colors crowned by a darker blotch of color spreading from the center of each petal. Regals have a reputation for being more delicate and therefore more challenging to maintain, but when the right care is provided, their cultivation does not present major problems.
A hardy, herbaceous, perennial plant, the Bloody Geranium has beautiful magenta-pink petals and sturdy stems. These plants bloom all summer long and have upward-facing petals that are deep magenta-pink in color.
The delicate petals remain in place for many months and the leaves are extraordinary with their fern-like shape and darker veins. These flowers do well in full sun and partial shade and they have saucer-shaped petals in pink-magenta color.
Perfect for edges and in rock gardens, the Max Frei grows up to 12 inches high and is also attractive to butterflies. The winner of previous international flower awards, the flowers have elegant-looking soft pink petals and dark pink veins. They grow up to 20 inches high and are compact and clump-forming. Also called the Black-Eyed Magenta Geranium, this variety has one-inch-wide blooms in bright magenta and black centers.
They grow up to eight inches tall and are hardy, reliable, and very easy to grow. Also known as the Wood Cranesbill, the flower has lilac petals and white centers.
They grow up to two feet in height and are vigorous perennials that require very little maintenance. For summer foliage, these geraniums are some of the best flowers to plant. They have won various awards and grow up to 30 inches in height. They contain blue-violet petals and dense leaves. They bloom in late spring and early summer and they are sturdy and easy to grow. The petals on these flowers are quite unique with lavender close to the tips and white closer to the center. The centers are white and the petals have dark purple veins running through them.
They grow up to 14 inches high and require minimal care. A deciduous perennial flower, they are easy to grow and get up to two feet tall. Their petals are saucer-shaped and deep purple in color with white centers and dark veins throughout. They have beautiful foliage and are pest- and disease-free. The Biokovo is the Perennial Plant of the Year and is colored in pale pink with darker pink centers. They grow up to one foot in height, they are resistant to deer and rabbits, and butterflies love them.
A small flower, it grows up to eight inches high and its five petals are lilac pink and open from dark red bulbs. They look beautiful in cottage gardens, rock gardens, beds, and borders and they are attractive to butterflies. Also known as the Purple Cranesbill, the flowers are rich violet-blue with dark veins running through them and they have white centers. They can grow as large as two inches wide and they bloom in early- to mid-summer. They grow up to 30 inches high and are resistant to deer and rabbits.
The Claridge Druce flower grows up to 30 inches high and blooms in late spring to early fall. Their petals are rose-pink in color and have dark veins throughout them.
In addition, they are very attractive to butterflies. With small pink flowers and deep violet veins, this flower has dark green leaves and grows up to 16 inches tall.
They are attractive to butterflies but not to deer and rabbits and they look great in containers and in mixed perennial borders. With salmon pink to silvery-pink petals and medium-green leaves, these flowers boast long-lasting colors and a height of up to two feet. They make great borders and flowers for containers and they are disease- and pest-free.
Resembling powder puffs, these eye-catching flowers grow up to 16 inches high and come in salmon pink. The petals start as a five-petal design but grow fuller as the season proceeds and they look spectacular as groundcovers, as borders, and in cottage gardens. The flower gets its name due to its citrusy scent but the petals are sparse and lavender in color with dark purple near its dark purple center. Consisting of golden yellow foliage with markings of red, purple, and green, these flowers have multi-colored, semi-flat petals; therefore, they are unique and very attractive.
With the largest blooms of all geraniums, the petals are bi-colored and have a darker center. Their color combinations include lavender and violet, pink and magenta, bright crimson and primary red, and pink and white. They prefer cold weather more than other geraniums and they bloom in early spring and late fall.
Known for its fragrant foliage, these flowers do great in patios and other seating areas. Each variety has a unique scent and they can smell of mint, lemon, chocolate, various spices , and anything that is citrusy. Their leaves vary as well and can include a round, serrated, crinkly, or lacy look. Their blooms are small and they look great in containers and vases. With dense, beautiful pink and white petals, they resemble clusters of roses and grow well in full sun.
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