Unknown Geranium

'Mrs. Pollock' ?

Thanks for the suggestion Bathgate, will check it out on google.

Mystery over , found the label, its called ''Contrast''

very striking foliage indeed :-)

Outlander, I've never really been much of a geranium fan. I refer the hardy ones! But this year I've invested in a collection of 10 scented leaf pelargoniums for my south facing patio. They came as small plugs and have been slow to get going (because I didn't have a greenhouse to bring them on in so they had to go straight out). But they are starting to flower now. Can you advise..do they like to be tight in pots, or need room to spread their roots? And do you have a favourite compost mix for them?

Karen, Thanks for your kind comments, I know a little about potted Geraniums and/or Pelargoniums. Golden rules in a nutshell.

They like sun--Put the pot in a sunny spot.

Let compost dry out a little between waterings, they dont like soaking wet soil, real enthusiasts even move their plants into covered/dry areas during rainy days.

Yes as you had already sussed, they prefer to be a little potbound eg in a pot or container slightly too small for them

When mixing soil for planting them up, many growers mix 30% sandy grit to the compost, Geraniums like well drained soil, will slight stones sand etc incoporated.

Take your favourite ones indoors in Oct ish when temps are getting below 50 f keep them near a window, water less, let the plant enter an almost hibernation until Mar then start feeding as spring approaches.

They appreciate feeding same as other garden plants.

Hope these comments help, Geraniums are truly a blast of colour during the hottest months. Good luck Karen and look forward to seeing a few Geranium pics amongst your other lovely pics.

Thank you so much ! I am doing everything right then. It's just a case of waiting now! :))