Geraniums From My Garden

Geraniums are really easy to grow plants. They are actually Pelargoniums. However since they are so alike geraniums they are commonly called geraniums. These plants can grow up to 4 feet in height , they bloom in abundance and have a long blooming season from spring to the end of Autumn.

Rain Drenched Flowers

Geraniums or pelargoniums come in a huge variety of colors. They are native to South Africa. However they are grown all over the world. Geraniums are the national flower of Switzerland.

The leaves are scented and they usually release their smell even with the slightest breeze. Their come in different aromas and are made into essential oils.

These plants are natural insect repellents.

Some of the varieties have rainbow colored leaves. Some of the pelargoniums are cultivated just for their beautiful leaves,

The leaves and flowers are edible and add their own flavor and aroma to the dishes. The are usually used to decorate puddings or cold desserts. Though I am not to fond of eating them.

Just a little care could make your plant give bountiful blooms. Its the abundance of blooms that makes this plant a favorite in sport venues, especially during Wimbledon and other Tennis championships.

Deadheading the blooms after they wilt prevent self-seeding and allow continuous blooming of plants. I have found the self-seeding nature of the plant a bit annoying as it gets into every other container.

These flowers here have gone to seed. Can you see the stick like projections?They are the beginning of the seeds. These plants can be propagated from cuttings and are the easiest to grow.

I prefer to grow them from cuttings as they bloom faster this way.

I hope you enjoyed my geranium blooms on this nature Tuesday!!

All photos belong to the author.

Report

13 Comments

We call this flower a pelargonium. I have them on the terrace.

Dawn says:

May 23, 2019 at 4:28 am

True, the real name as I have mentioned in the article is Pelargonium, but commonly known as geranium.

Lovely blooms from your garden.

Dawn says:

May 23, 2019 at 4:28 am

Thank you very much Carol.

It’s good to see colorful flowers around. Thank you for sharing.

Dawn says:

May 23, 2019 at 4:29 am

Thank you Sharon for taking a look.

Very beautiful flowers, dear friend … I do not know if I know him

Dawn says:

May 23, 2019 at 4:30 am

These are pretty common flowers Lado. Don’t you have them where you live?
- lado says:
  
  May 23, 2019 at 12:09 pm
  
  I looked a little more and read it again … and Pelargonians are also rallying with us

Beautiful flowers , Simply awesome

Dawn says:

May 22, 2019 at 12:54 pm

Witty Feeds thank you for taking a look at these.

I like it because they do not stop blooming for a whole year.You have a lovely garden.

Dawn says:

May 22, 2019 at 12:55 pm

Doesn’t just that fact makes them lovable? They are so colorful.

vidocka says:

May 23, 2019 at 12:18 am

We call this flower a pelargonium. I have them on the terrace.
- Dawn says:
  
  May 23, 2019 at 4:28 am
  
  True, the real name as I have mentioned in the article is Pelargonium, but commonly known as geranium.
Carol DM says:

May 22, 2019 at 11:47 pm

Lovely blooms from your garden.
- Dawn says:
  
  May 23, 2019 at 4:28 am
  
  Thank you very much Carol.
Sharon Lopez says:

May 22, 2019 at 10:39 pm

It’s good to see colorful flowers around. Thank you for sharing.
- Dawn says:
  
  May 23, 2019 at 4:29 am
  
  Thank you Sharon for taking a look.
lado says:

May 22, 2019 at 5:18 pm

Very beautiful flowers, dear friend … I do not know if I know him
- Dawn says:
  
  May 23, 2019 at 4:30 am
  
  These are pretty common flowers Lado. Don’t you have them where you live?
  - lado says:
    
    May 23, 2019 at 12:09 pm
    
    I looked a little more and read it again … and Pelargonians are also rallying with us
Ziaullah Khan says:

May 22, 2019 at 9:54 am

Beautiful flowers , Simply awesome
- Dawn says:
  
  May 22, 2019 at 12:54 pm
  
  Witty Feeds thank you for taking a look at these.
lacho59 says:

May 22, 2019 at 8:46 am

I like it because they do not stop blooming for a whole year.You have a lovely garden.
- Dawn says:
  
  May 22, 2019 at 12:55 pm
  
  Doesn’t just that fact makes them lovable? They are so colorful.

Geraniums From My Garden

Rain Drenched Flowers

From My balcony garden

What do you think?

Written by Dawn

13 Comments

How to Find the Ideal Match Saddle Pad for Your Horse: Selecting the Perfect Comfort and Fit

What’s Wrong with Your Prom Dress?

How to Maintain Healthy Eating on the Road: Best Coolers for Truck Drivers

4 Common Mistakes People Make When Developing Websites

Maximizing Security – How Data Loss Prevention Solutions Benefit Your Business

5 Effective Tips to Become a Better Rancher

What do you think?

13 Comments

Add to Collection

No Collections

New Report

Close