Geraniums Vs Pelargoniums
Zonals, Regals, Ivy's...Oh MY! There is a lot of confusion with geraniums and their varieties. Arm yourself with the right knowledge before you go shopping for your bedding plants with this list of geraniums and pelargoniums. See all the varieties and their unique characteristics in the link below.
So many varieties to choose from! What is the difference between a seed geranium vs a zonal geranium? What makes a Regal geranium more special and did you know that some geraniums are trailing and perfect for hanging baskets?
We grow zonals in our greenhouses... these are from cuttings and true to type.
What your calling a geranium is actually a pelargonium... true geraniums are a hardy perennial variety that's perfect in your garden beds as a low growing, mounding filler with delicate flowers.
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Very informative. Sadly, I do not think there is a chance in the world that we are going to have any success in getting people to call what they've always called geraniums what they really are!
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That was a great article on your blog that helps clear up the mystery behind these gorgeous flowering plants!
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