Geranium maderense
- 20 Mar, 2014
- 5 likes
The first flowers on this are beginning to open, and soon there will be a huge mass of them. It takes about 3 years to flower, then it sets seed and dies. It is becoming invasive because the conditions for seed germination are perfect.
Comments on this photo
I have no problem getting some seed for you. They are huge: 3-4 feet tall and wide, and no way to prune or restrict their growth. If you are thinking about growing it in a pot, I have have never tried, but they might need support if grown alone. But they are fantastic when the sun hits their fuzzy flower heads, and the leaves alone make a huge statement.
21 Mar, 2014
I'll give it a try .
It sounds interesting , and it might behave differently here .
21 Mar, 2014
That is GORGEOUS Wylie! If you're feeling generous, like Driad I would love some seed. I have plenty to swap if you'd be interested: Lythrum (purple loosestrife); Hibiscus trionum; Isatis tinctoria (Woad); Daucus carota 'Queen Anne's Lace'; and Centaurea cyanus 'Cornflower'. Just PM me and I'll happily post them to you.
23 Mar, 2014
Added to faves, and nominated for GoYpedia!
23 Mar, 2014
Same here , Wylie , I also have seeds to spare .
Sheila , could you spare some Woad ?
Remember the Woad song we had on GoY last year ?
23 Mar, 2014
No problem Driad . . . just PM me with your address (and a reminder of which seeds you'd like!).
23 Mar, 2014
I will PM both of you when the seeds are ripe. If you look at my photos, you will see that most of my land is devoted to daylilies, and were I don't do much, I grow things like this that don't require too much attention. The small "good" land is being used this year for white & purple tomatos and white habanero chilies; so thank you for the exchange offer. I've already planted 125 daylily seedlings and have about that many more to go - as soon as they get just a little bigger.
24 Mar, 2014
Thank you Wylie . . . I'll PM you too!
24 Mar, 2014
Well they are keeping you busy , Wylie !
24 Mar, 2014
Pictures by wylieintheazores
607 of 2612
What else?
Featured on: geraniums
Members who like this photo
-
Gardening with friends since
1 Feb, 2011 -
Gardening with friends since
1 Oct, 2013 -
Gardening with friends since
5 Nov, 2010 -
Gardening with friends since
4 Oct, 2008 -
Gardening with friends since
3 Sep, 2009
That is beautiful , Wylie .
I would like to try some seeds when the time is right , if pos please .
20 Mar, 2014