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Geraniums
Uses:
- Houseplant
- Cottage Gardens
- Containers
Features:
- Long Bloom Time
- Vibrant Colors
- Attracts Pollinators
Sunlight:
- Partial Sun to Full Sun
- 5+ Hours of Direct Sun
- Bright Direct or Indirect Light Indoors
Geraniums (Pelargonium) are a favorite bedding plant in the garden or in hanging baskets. But they are also commonly grown indoors as houseplants. Geraniums are appreciated for their long blooming season that starts in spring and can last into fall.
Growing Fuchsia
Pelargonium is a genus of flowering plants which includes about 280 species of perennials, succulents, and shrubs, commonly known as geraniums, pelargoniums, or storksbills. We offer mainly perennials because they are great to add a pop of color to garden arrangements. Geraniums flower in shades of white, red, pink, purple, mauve, orange, and reddish-black. This annual makes a perfect companion plant in garden beds and containers. According to the ASPCA, geraniums are toxic in dogs and cats.
The Best Way to Use Geraniums
An excellent choice for sunny beds and borders, geraniums also make a standout filler for containers. Geraniums are hardy in zones 9-12 and are grown like an annual elsewhere. Geraniums are appreciated for their long blooming season that starts in spring and can last into fall. The most common varieties average 2 to 4 feet tall and wide, dwarf cultivars in heights 5 to 8 inches, and ivy types spread 6 to 48 inches. This plant prefers full sun and well draining soil. Water regularly to prevent wilting. This rebloomer is deer resistant and drought tolerant.
Use as a filler in containers
Perfect for garden beds and bordersp>
Available in shades of white, red, pink, purple, mauve, & orange
Can grow 4-48 inches tall and 6-36 inches wide
Growing zones 9-12 or as an annual elsewhere
Can be grown indoors as a houseplant
About Geraniums
Genus
Species
Family
Pelargonium/ Geranium
1400+
Geraniaceae
Common Names:
Cranesbills, Pelargonium, Storksbills
Native To:
Europe, Asia, North America
Plant Type:
Annuals
Foliage Type:
Deciduous
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
4 - 8
Flower Color:
Flower Bloom Time:
Late spring to early summer
Growth Habit:
Clumping, Mounding, Trailing
Attracts:
Bees, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Tolerates:
Drought, Poor Soil
Resists:
Deer, Pests, Diseases, Heat
How To Use Geraniums In The Garden
Geranium offers a long season of bright, cheerful color, which starts in spring and can last into fall. These easy-care plants adapt well to most conditions, requiring only moderate watering and occasional deadheading. Their blooms, which arrive in a range of shades from soft pastels to intense reds, can brighten containers or garden beds. Scented varieties contain fresh, aromatic oils in their leaves and help deter pests.
For edging a bed, geranium pairs beautifully with finer-textured plants like ornamental grasses or lacy annuals. Grow them at the base of upright perennials to fill in gaps and disguise lower leaf loss. Companion planting with geraniums is beneficial because they deter common pests like spider mites, leafhoppers, and cotton aphids. When used in containers, the big, rounded heads of geranium flowers contrast beautifully with spiky plants, such as celosia, and are accented by fine-textured foliage, like ferns. You can also plant them in hanging baskets, where the trailing forms can cascade elegantly over the sides.
Geraniums Care
Plant annual geraniums (Pelargoniums) in rich, well-drained soil where they receive full sun. Hardy geraniums can handle more sunlight conditions, but perform better with afternoon shade in hot climates. Water every few days, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings. Container-grown geraniums benefit from fertilization every 2-4 weeks.
Prune annual geraniums by cutting them back by one-third in spring and fall to maintain compact growth. Overwinter annuals indoors in sunny, cool locations, watering when the top inches of soil are dry. Perennial geraniums can be cut back to a few inches above ground in fall or spring. Apply a layer of mulch to protect the root zone from freeze-thaw cycles.
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Geranium Companion Plants
Geraniums are an excellent choice for beds and borders along with other annuals or perennials. Companion planting with geraniums is beneficial because they deter some very common and destructive pests. Scented geraniums are also believed to deter spider mites, leafhoppers and cotton aphids. Used in containers, the big, rounded heads of geranium flowers are ideal for contrasting spiky plants, such as celosia, and are accented beautifully by fine-texture foliage, such as ferns. Here are our favorites to grow with geraniums.
