Dwarf and miniature geraniums surpassed all others in the increase of varieties during the past decade. Many are so similar it is difficult to tell them apart. Care For Dwarf Geraniums Whether dwarf geraniums are grown on a window ledge or an outdoor border, remember all geraniums need abundant sunshine to bloom freely. In southern … Read more
Home gardeners find that rooting scented-leaved geraniums is not always easy. Often, they have a favorite plant they want to propagate and, after several attempts, meet with failure. Among the many kinds, some root very easily, while others are very tricky. Of the popular scented-leaved geraniums, the lemon-scented and the rose-scented varieties root easily and … Read more
A few years ago, geraniums burst into a new surge of nationwide popularity. Whether grown as potted plants indoors or in the open in the warmer parts of the country, interest in them is still on the increase. Origins and Hybridization of Dwarfs Of the geraniums growing in the appeal are the charming dwarfs and … Read more
Late summer and early fall, before frost and cold weather, are ideal times to start taking cuttings of geraniums for indoor culture. Long used as houseplants and for summer bloom and enjoyment in the garden, these old-time favorites are grown as shrubs and vines in milder climates. The geraniums (actually pelargoniums) we grow as houseplants … Read more
Growing ivy-leaved geraniums (Pelargonium peltatum) in pots is a challenging art because they like to sprawl or hang down and not stand upright. Yet, when an ivy geranium vine is pinched back, and growth processes are delayed, the plant is forced to branch and become bushy, a mass of glorious color in full bloom. Pinching … Read more
A new world of geraniums is to be found in the dwarf and miniature varieties. The classification of miniatures has not yet been approved. Still, at a recent meeting of the Board of Directors of the International Geranium and Pelargonium Society, they decided on a temporary classification of miniatures not to exceed 6” to 8” … Read more
Few plants have the universal appeal that the Pelargonium, our common geranium, enjoys today. Uncommon things are happening to this well-loved plant. In the zonal group, the hybridizer is not only adding vigor and size to the blooms but is bringing forth lovely soft shades not seen in previous varieties – creamy pinks, light apricot, … Read more
It is regrettably unfortunate that I have never crossed the Atlantic; therefore, I am not competent to estimate the popularity of scarlet-flowered pelargoniums in the U. S. A. and Canada. However, those visiting the Old Country during this festival of Britain this year will find these plants contributing largely to our floral displays. Still known … Read more
In some sections of the West Coast, they spill their flowers in brilliant profusion over slopes, banks, and low walls. In a cool greenhouse or sunroom in winter, they’re among the brightest plants in sight. In summer, hanging baskets or window boxes, in any climate except the hottest, bloom and bloom until you think the basket … Read more
Fourteen years ago, I fell in love with eight common red geraniums, a gift I planted in a window box. I thought they were the only kind there were—lots of people still do. My friends taught me better. In the fall of my first geranium growing year, I propagated my eight plants and succeeded in … Read more