A truly varied group of plants the Geraniums (or Pelargonium) make great house plants, bedding, basket and container plants.

Types of Geranium

• Ivy leaved varieties are renown for the trailing habit that make them ideal for hanging baskets.
• Scented leaved varieties are available in several scents that amaze as you brush past or crush a leaf.
• The most common Geraniums are called ‘zonals’ because the leaves have distinctive patterns or zones of colour.
• Some Geraniums are selected just for the variegated leaf effects.
• Size varies from 2″ alpine varieties through Dwarf size to robust 18″ bedding plants covered in blossom.
• Balcony geraniums are a feature on Swiss chalet balconies.

Thompson Morgan have a range of seeds and plants available by mail order.

Geranium in 3″ pot, this will flower deep red and produce a showy display in summer.

Regal Pelargonium’s above have very showy blooms and are good exhibits.

Geranium growing tips on Gardeners tips