Nicotiana, or flowering tobacco

Are you sure they aren't Nicotiana Paul? They don't look like Geraniums as I know them..

LOL! thanks Sandra, I've been waiting for you to rescue me! Of course you are correct.

;o)..I'm good for something then ! Lol..I had just started replying when all the electrics went off,so I lost my internet connection .:o(..takes ages resetting everything..good job we had a battery back up lamp..

How did that happen? Storm? or did somebody blow the main fuse?

I love the intense red color almost like a poinsetta

No idea,Paul..all our street was off for about 45 minutes..I was still trying to type by the tiny battery light,and actually finished the message,but it wouldn't 'send' ..:o)
It's a long time since I had those plants,but they are pretty,aren't they? ..I could do with at least an acre of garden,to be able to have everything I like ..Lol.