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Peligoniums (not geronimo's)


Peligoniums (not geronimo's)

These are the ones Holly calls geronimo's



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your collection is growing by the day...........

11 Jul, 2009

 

A littl more education needed, Ian - sorry!

These are commonly called 'Geraniums' but their real name is 'Pelargonium'...they are used for bedding, and are tender so they need to be kept frost-free in the winter, or take cuttings. 'Geraniums' are almost all hardy and come in all shapes and sizes, usually in colours from white through to purple, with lots of pink ones. I love them and collect them! They are very useful plants as ground cover or for border plants.

Is that lesson OK?? When you get your new garden, we can chat about some to plant. You'll love them!

11 Jul, 2009

 

Aw thanks again Spritz, I don't know what I would do without you. Your definatly on my christmas card list. :~))))

11 Jul, 2009

 

You're welcome, Ian. I just hope they're useful and interesting...all these 'lessons'! LOL. Tell me to shut up if you get bored, won't you!

11 Jul, 2009

 

No never, I really enjoy learning, although I forget as quick as you tell me. I'm just pleased its all written down Lol

11 Jul, 2009

 

You can always ask, anyway. I don't know everything, but I know a book that does! LOL.

11 Jul, 2009

 

Lol :~))

11 Jul, 2009

 

Strangely, although I've grown Pelargoniums (both Zonal & Regal) I've never grown Geraniums! Yet down by the river they grow wild & look fabulous. I see them in some gardens nearby.

FYI, Ian, Zonal Pelargoniums are what you showed us in your photo & what Holly calls "geronimos". Regal Pelargoniums are much bigger plants & usually flower once, in spring. They have much bigger flowers which usually have black markings in them. They also make woody stems unlike the Zonals which are fleshy.

14 Jul, 2009

 

Many moons ago, I used to collect Regals - I loved them and propagated them as well. I really must get some more. Thanks for reminding me!

14 Jul, 2009

 

Thanks Balcony, I'm learning something new everyday :~))

Hi Barbara, will you have any room for them? LOL

14 Jul, 2009

 

No - I wouldn't put Regals in the garden, I shall just have a couple in the greenhouse! They are such lovely flowers. The rain would ruin them.

14 Jul, 2009

 

Oh, I see. More info, I think I should start writing everything down. :~))

14 Jul, 2009

 

Sorry! Don't worry, I'm off to bed - no more education tonight!

14 Jul, 2009

 

Night sweety and I'll never be sorry to be getting all this info. You might be sorry when I keep coming back and asking the same questions over and over again LOL

14 Jul, 2009



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