Knoppa pelargon
They always flower in profusion and can be grown as a pot plant or in hanging baskets. Pelargonium Species are native to South Africa, where they grow from the seashore to the more mountainous regions, because of this each one is as different and diverse as the areas they grow naturally in. Pelargonium 'Lord Bute' , Pelargonium 'Regalia Chocolate' species Pelargonium Species are native to South Africa, where they grow from the seashore to the more mountainous regions, because of this each one is as different and diverse as the areas they grow naturally in.
They are some of the earliest Pelargoniums to flower in the spring and with regular feeds of high potash they will flower all summer either as a pot plant in the house or glasshouse or in a container in a summer garden display. På våren skär man tillbaka den och planterar om som andra pelargoner. Pelargoniums can be split into 7 different groups. Angel Pelargoniums make attractive, bushy plants having small round leaves and pansy or viola like flowers.
They are quite different to the zonal types. They respond to the type of cultivation where you are able to keep an older plant from year to year, as they seem to flower better on old wood. Pelargonium 'April Hamilton' , Pelargonium 'Surcouf'. To keep the plant in good shape prune by half each year and feed copiously with high potash feed during the growing season. They propagate easily from cuttings and can be grown as decorative pot plants inside or outside in the summer.
They bloom in spring and early summer usually with smaller flowers than some of the other hybrids but as they grow in profusion this adds to their charm. Pelargonium 'Marion Saunders'. Pelargonium 'Mystery' , Pelargonium 'Madame Auguste Nonin' scented-leaf Scented-leaf Pelargoniums have attractive leaves which are perfumed with agreeable and interesting scents. Scented-leaf Pelargoniums have attractive leaves which are perfumed with agreeable and interesting scents.
They respond very well to regular feeds of high potash during the growing season. Den måste stå ljust men svalt under vintern. The plant type in this group is very varied which makes them interesting and worthwhile growing, with various flower forms in a wide range of colours. Hej. Engelsk pelargon är som andra pelargoner “halvsuckulent” det betyder att bladen kan hålla vatten ganska länge och att den därför inte får vattnas för ofta.
They make excellent pot plants for growing in conservatories. Ideally suited to hanging baskets or anywhere that requires a plant with a trailing habit.
understanding pelargonium groups
Pelargonium 'April Hamilton' , Pelargonium 'Surcouf' regal Regal Pelargoniums are the other large group in the pelargonium family. The Unique Pelargoniums are very similar to the Scented Leaved Pelargoniums but with more attractive flowers both in colour and form. Pelargonium 'Cottenham Wonder' decorative A lot of these varieties date back to Victorian times although there are modern varieties as well.
When grown in your own garden environment, given their individual requirements, they will thrive making them interesting and unusual plants to grow. Experiment with Ivy Geraniums (Pelargonium peltatum). Pelargoniums are sometimes incorrectly called geraniums but true geraniums are a separate type of herbaceous plants. A lot of these varieties date back to Victorian times although there are modern varieties as well.
There are many different shapes and sizes of plants which makes this group fascinating to grow. They are invaluable for summer container growing as no matter what the shape or size of your container there will be a Decorative to fill it.
Make your backyard garden different each year by rearranging your container plants in new and exotic ways. These groups are all quite distinct and by understanding the groups you will be better placed to choose the correct variety for your garden. Many of them have been around since the beginning of the 19th century. As it is a perennial, it is far more tolerant in summer bedding schemes than many of the usual bedding plants.
Try new plant combinations and change to larger containers.
How to Grow and Care for Pelargonium
Regal Pelargoniums are the other large group in the pelargonium family. They can also be grown as specimen plants. Pelargonium sidoides unique The Unique Pelargoniums are very similar to the Scented Leaved Pelargoniums but with more attractive flowers both in colour and form. When they were used as early type bedding plants. They can also be used outside as summer bedding either by themselves or as mixed planting. They make excellent plants for the amateur to grow, as they require only frost free conditions in the winter.
Ivy-Leaved Pelargoniums originate from P. The leaves are generally glossy in appearance and the trailing habit can be anywhere from 15cm to 2 metres according to the variety. They have some of the most colourful flowers in this genus of plants, truly everything from black to white. The low light and short day conditions actually help to grow a good plant without budding prematurely. Angels are easy to overwinter requiring minimum frost free conditions and good light.
This fast-growing, trailing geranium grows year-round in Mediterranean climates. Feed with a high potash feed during the growing season and deadhead regularly. It also has an extended flowering season much longer than annual summer bedding.