Geranium (Any Colour)

Botanical Info

• Scientific Name: Pelargonium spp. (commonly called Geraniums, though true Geraniums are in the Geranium genus)

• Family: Geraniaceae

• Type: Tender perennial (often grown as an annual in colder climates)

• Native: South Africa

 Common Names

• Geranium,Pelargonium,Zonal Geranium ,Ivy Geranium ,Martha Washington Geranium 

 Plant Details

• Appearance: Bushy or trailing plants with rounded, often patterned leaves.

• Flowers: Clustered blooms in red, pink, white, purple, or bi-colored shades.

• Height: 1–3 feet tall depending on type.

• Fragrance: Some varieties have scented leaves (lemon, rose, mint, etc.).

 Care Requirements

Sun Light

• Loves full sun (at least 6 hrs/day).

• Can grow in partial shade, but flowers less.

Watering

• Water when the top inch of soil is dry.

• Avoid overwatering → roots may rot.

Soil

• Prefers well-draining, fertile soil.

• Container mix with perlite/sand works best.

Fertilizer

• Feed every 2–3 weeks with balanced liquid fertilizer (10:10:10 or bloom booster with more P).

Pruning

• Pinch tips to encourage bushy growth.

• Deadhead spent blooms to promote continuous flowering.

Uses

• Ornamental: Popular in gardens, balconies, window boxes, and hanging baskets.

• Fragrance: Scented-leaf geraniums used in perfume and potpourri.

• Medicinal/Traditional: Some types (esp. Pelargonium sidoides) are used in herbal remedies for coughs, colds, and infections.

• Pollinator-friendly: Attracts butterflies and bees.