These are no delicate little spring buds to sneeze at, they are hardy easy-care plants and live up to that reputation.
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| But the buds are fuzzy and cute |
A few interesting facts:
-What we commonly call geraniums (the plants pictured here) are not true geraniums. There is a different flower that is technically a geranium in botany world. Our commonly referred to as geraniums here are actually of the Pelargonium species. Confusing, isn't it?
-Many different types exist, including the "common geranium," ivy geraniums (what I have), and scented geraniums.
-The leaves of scented geraniums can be used to flavor jelly and cold drinks.
Should you plant geraniums?
If you live in a warm, dry days and cool nights with mild winters, than this is a perfect flower for you! That is to say, if you live in California, yes!
Care:
-Light -- full sun unless you live in a very hot area, in which case partial shade is better.
-Water -- Moderate to regular water
-Soil -- well-draining soil
-Feeding -- depends on the quality of your soil. Generally, light feeding required.
-Other -- Pinch spent flowers to encourage blooms!
Ivy geraniums differ from common geraniums in that they grow 1-1.5 feet high but can trail 3-5 feet. Both types have fleshy succulent-type leaves with bloom clusters in the white-red-light purple color spectrum.
I was first inspired by the ubiquitous geranium in terracotta pots and window boxes that I saw in Italy and decided to put a little Italy in my patio garden. What great flowers!
An aside, the music video is totally weird, but I love this song-- Big Data, "Dangerous"
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