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One of the finest of recent hardy geraniums, ‘Orion’ could be said to be like good old ‘Johnson’s Blue’ – only far, far better. Spreading to make excellent ground cover, large lavender-tinted blue flowers have purple veins and open in huge quantities all summer. The broad petals overlap to create bowl-shaped flowers and the white centres accentuate the colouring. A seedling of ‘Brookside’, another fine AGM winner. 75cm (30in)Pure white flowers feature a delightful delicate pattern of branched purple veins and are held over deeply lobed rich green foliage. The sprays of blooms are prolific but not crowded, so they create an attractive naturalistic display. At their peak in summer, cut back after the first flush and water well to encourage repeat flowering. Easy and spreading steadily in sun or partial shade. 40cm (16in)Vigorous groundcover which works surprisingly well as a climber, bright golden new foliage becomes greenish gold later as the dark-centred magenta flowers open in summer and continue into autumn. Amazing when climbing into a mature holly, as a ground cover it does not root as it spreads so is easy to control. Discovered by a Lincolnshire vicar. 50cm (20in)

A stupendous plant making vigorous ground cover or a dramatic container specimen, the prolific saucer-shaped flowers open from July to October and feature purple veins and a bold white centre – all set against fresh green foliage. It needs plenty of space, or is superb planted as a specimen in a large container where it creates a blue waterfall of colour. ‘Jolly Bee’ has now been pronounced as identical. 60cm (2ft)This delicately patterned form of our native Meadow Cranesbill is effective close up, where its intricate colouring can be admired, and from a distance for its haze of colour. The pale blue flowers, which open through June and July, feature a network of white veins and will come again in a second flush if dead-headed. In spring, the mound of new lobed foliage is also attractive. 90cm (3ft)Many varieties of this widely grown hybrid are weedy, floppy and unremarkable but ‘Wageningen’ is more compact, more upright and has a long succession of green eyed, salmony pink flowers each with a shiny reflective surface to enhance the appeal. Superb under old roses, in full sun the flowers may bleach so partial or dappled shade is ideal. ‘Wageningen’ is happy in most soils. 40cm (18in)Hardy geraniums are the most popular perennials in Britain. And it’s easy to see why. They’re tough and easy to grow, many flowering for months at a stretch

A prolific, widely spreading and unusually long flowering ground cover, the purple-veined magenta pink flowers open from July until a hard frost. Although unhappy in dry conditions, ‘Dilys’ is valuable for its tolerance of poor drainage and enjoys part shade as well as in full sun. Named in honour of Dilys Davies, for many years an influential member of the Hardy Plant Society. 40cm (16in)

With some of the loveliest foliage of all hardy geraniums, each broad lobed greyish leaf has the soft texture of sage foliage. In June and July sprays of white flowers with deep purple veins are held just above the even mound of leaves. This is a compact and slowly spreading plant, ideal for the front of a sunny border; dryish conditions bring out the best in the foliage. 35cm (14in)This low and spreading, almost evergreen plant has lobed silvery foliage which makes a lovely background for the pink flowers which themselves have a silver overlay as well as dark veins. Flowers open from June to October and although the stems spread widely they’re easy to restrict as they do not take root. Found as a chance seedling at Kew, and named for a Kew gardener. 20cm (8in)

A compact and tender evergreen perennial, zonal pelargonium with lobed green leaves edged with purple and cream. Has large clusters of bright red flowers in summer.

Will grow well in a frost-free environment, in well-drained fertile neutral to alkaline soil, preferably in full sun but will tolerate some partial shade, in borders or containers. Irrigate moderately from spring to summer, and sparingly in winter allowing the compost to dry up between waterings. Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season and switch to a high potassium fertilizer when flowering starts. Overwinter in containers before the first frost in autumn. See Pelargonium cultivation for further advice.

Geranium arboreum is the rarest of the four, and is the only bird-pollinated geranium in the world! The beautiful curved red flowers are adapted to fit the bill of nectar-sipping native honeycreepers like the i’iwi, who pick up pollen on their foreheads and transfer it to other flowers. Once widespread across the lower slopes of Haleakalā, this critically endangered species is now restricted to nine isolated populations with fewer than 50 individuals. Park staff are actively growing and planting these endangered plants in moist, shady gulches where they thrive. You can see the sprawling stems of Geranium arboreum along the Hosmer Grove Nature Trail.

Heralded as the “geranium capital of the world” by botanists, the high slopes of Haleakalā National Park are home to four species of Hawaiian geraniums found nowhere else on earth. These rare and unique plants are known as ‘hinahina (“silver”) or nohoanu (“cold-dwelling”) in Hawaiian.

Geranium hanaense is a rare, sprawling geranium found in high-altitude bogs on the eastern slopes of Haleakala. Geranium hanaense may represent an evolutionary transition-its silvery toothed leaves resemble Geranium cuneatum, while its white and purple flowers resemble Geranium multiflorum. Geranium hanaense was only recently discovered in 1988, and is in the process of being listed as an endangered species.Disclaimer – This Plant Finder tool is an online resource representing many of the varieties that we carry over the course of the season, and is intended for informational purposes only. Inventory varies seasonally, so we cannot guarantee that every plant will be in stock at all times – please contact the store directly for current availability. It does not include our entire selection of plants, so be sure to visit our store to see varieties that may not be represented on this list.This plant does best in full sun to partial shade. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, but will not tolerate standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This particular variety is an interspecific hybrid. It can be propagated by cuttings; however, as a cultivated variety, be aware that it may be subject to certain restrictions or prohibitions on propagation.

Mrs. Pollock Geranium’s attractive tomentose round palmate leaves remain green in color with distinctive yellow edges and tinges of tomato-orange throughout the year on a plant with an upright spreading habit of growth. It features bold balls of lightly-scented scarlet flowers at the ends of the stems from late spring to early fall. The flowers are excellent for cutting.

Mrs. Pollock Geranium is a fine choice for the garden, but it is also a good selection for planting in outdoor containers and hanging baskets. It is often used as a ‘filler’ in the ‘spiller-thriller-filler’ container combination, providing a mass of flowers and foliage against which the larger thriller plants stand out. Note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden. Mrs. Pollock Geranium will grow to be about 12 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 6 inches. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant, individual plants should be spaced approximately 5 inches apart. Its foliage tends to remain dense right to the ground, not requiring facer plants in front. Although it’s not a true annual, this fast-growing plant can be expected to behave as an annual in our climate if left outdoors over the winter, usually needing replacement the following year. As such, gardeners should take into consideration that it will perform differently than it would in its native habitat. Sicherheits-Cookie zur Bestätigung der Authentizität des Besuchers, zur Verhinderung der betrügerischen Verwendung von Anmeldedaten und zum Schutz der Besucherdaten vor unberechtigtem Zugriff.Mit diesem Cookie werden die Präferenzen und sonstige Informationen des Nutzers gespeichert. Dazu zählen insbesondere die bevorzugte Sprache, die Anzahl der auf der Seite anzuzeigenden Suchergebnisse sowie die Entscheidung, ob der Filter SafeSearch von Google aktiviert werden soll oder nicht.

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Verknüpft Aktivitäten von Besuchern mit anderen Geräten, die zuvor über das Google-Konto eingeloggt sind. Auf diese Weise wird die Werbung auf verschiedene Geräte zugeschnitten.Mit ihren 30 cm bis 50 cm Größe hat die Zonalpelargonie ‘Mrs. Pollock’ einen buschigen, aufrechten Wuchs. In der Breite wird die Zonalpelargonie ‘Mrs. Pollock’ etwa 30 cm bis 40 cm breit.Sicherheits-Cookie zur Bestätigung der Authentizität des Besuchers, zur Verhinderung der betrügerischen Verwendung von Anmeldedaten und zum Schutz der Benutzerdaten vor unberechtigtem Zugriff.

‘Mrs. Pollock’ is a zonal cultivar with rounded, golden yellow leaves marked with purple, pink, and green. Bears clusters of single, light red-orange flowers. This plant is commonly called a geranium, which can be confusing. The genus is Pelargonium, though there is a completely different group of plants with the genus name Geranium, which are commonly called Cranesbills. Remove dead flowers to promote new growth. Excellent container or border plant. Good houseplant.If you have included geraniums in your garden this year, you might be considering bringing them indoors to save for next year’s garden. There are several options for accomplishing this. Geraniums can be overwintered indoors by taking cuttings, potting up individual plants or storing bare-root plants in a cool, dry location. Make sure to do one or all of these things before the first frost.

In March, remove all shriveled, dead material and prune back to firm, green, live stem tissue. After pruning, pot the plants and water thoroughly. Place the potted geraniums in a sunny window or under artificial lighting. Geraniums that are pruned and potted in March should develop into attractive plants that can be planted outdoors after the last frost. Geraniums prefer daytime temperatures of 60 to 65 degrees F and slightly cooler nighttime temperatures. They are likely to become tall and lanky by late winter. Prune your potted geraniums in March, removing one-half to two-thirds of each plant. They will begin to grow again within a few days and should develop into attractive plants by May. They should root in six to eight weeks. When the cuttings have good root systems, remove them from the rooting medium and plant each rooted cutting in its own pot. Place the potted plants in a sunny window or under artificial lighting until spring.

Geraniums (Pelargonium) are favorite annual flowers in Minnesota. Easily grown in planting beds, pots, window boxes or hanging baskets, annual geraniums can also be overwintered.While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.

Noted for its terrific tri-color foliage, Pelargonium ‘Mrs Pollock’ (Zonal Geranium) is a bushy, evergreen, tender perennial with large leaves adorned with green centers, gold edges, and brilliant dark red splashes. From early summer to frost, double scarlet-red flowers are nicely set off by the sumptuous foliage. Combined with their brightly‐hued leaves, the effect is truly breathtaking. A famous heirloom variety dating back to 1858, that is perfect for borders and containers.Becoming a contributing member of Gardenia is easy and can be done in just a few minutes. If you provide us with your name, email address and the payment of a modest $25 annual membership fee, you will become a full member, enabling you to design and save up to 25 of your garden design ideas.

Keep plants frost free until mid/late May and then harden off before being placed in their final positions when the risk of frost has passed in your area.

Pot Ready, Large, Healthy plants individually rooted in large plugs of compost. Ideal for planting into baskets, containers or small areas in the garden. Best results achieved if grown on for a short while in 9cm/10cm pots prior to planting out if planting straight into garden borders. Tender varieties will need protecting from frost. Compost volume around 4-5cm deep x 3-4cm square. Foliage height 5cm-12cm (depending on variety). Full growing instructions are provided.Using a good quality multi-purpose compost, pot up your plugs into 10cm pots or use the 6 Pack Cell Plant Trays. Once your Geranium plug plants have been potted on and labelled, water them in well and grow on for 5-6 weeks.

We are the only online plug plants supplier to offer a choice of a specific dispatch week for your order. When placing your order, use the drop down box above to select your required dispatch week. You can also alter dispatch week in the shopping basket (multiple week deliveries could incur postage charges – see further information here – please click here).Geranium Mrs Pollock is a fantastic variegated leaved Zonal Geranium. The bright, attractive foliage consists of tri-coloured leaves of yellow, red and green with orange-red flowers. A really reliable grower that performs well in gardens & conservatories. Also makes a great pot plant.Unlike most online plant suppliers, we allow you to choose when your plants are delivered. This allows you to accurately plan your crops, help you save money by avoiding unnecessary heating of greenhouses and reduce inconvenience around delivery timings. Read more Hi Wendy, hello from a fellow scented geranium lover! Thanks for shedding some important light on the topic. It would probably be most accurate to say that the petals lack fragrance. When we say that the flowers are fragrant, they certainly are, but that fragrance comes from sepals. So you can say that the flowers are fragrant, but you’re right; what you smell isn’t coming from the pretty petals, and those leaves deserve to be in the spotlight. I think they’re every bit as pretty as the flowers. I have a nutmeg in my garden right now, and I can’t… Read more » The leaves and flowers have a distinct lemon scent, which makes sense since this is a hybrid of P. citrosum, a botanical name given to plants with an aroma reminiscent of the citron tree.

Hardy in Zones 8 to 11, this plant reaches three feet tall and two feet wide when mature. As with most geraniums with variegated foliage, it does best in a partially sunny area.

It has white flowers that are smaller than those of some other species, and is hardy in Zones 9 through 12. It grows to about a foot tall and two feet wide.

It has large, vibrant blossoms and large leaves like a zonal geranium, but it also has a sweet, fruity scent. The blossoms have a light pink base with splashes of vibrant magenta.P. tomentosum, also known as the peppermint or mint geranium, is intensely aromatic. You wouldn’t be the first person to sniff it and find yourself convinced that you’ve stepped on a mint plant somewhere.Hi Kristine, I have about 9 different scented leaf pelargoniums, while sorting out my green house I came across one that had lost it’s name tag! It has very small (big as thumb nail) leaves that are the shape of Prince of Orange , with a cream edge. It has a very faint smell of lavender or cinnamon, I guess I’ll have to wait until it flowers or please could you help? Cheers and Thankyou, Marilyn.

Variegated ‘Prince Rupert’ is a cultivar of lemon geranium (P. crispum). It has variegated leaves that are bright medium green with a pale cream outline, and a strong lemon scent.This cultivar of P. capitatum has a heady rose fragrance that is so pronounced, it has been used commercially to replace more expensive rose oil in perfume and soaps.

P. graveolens variegata ‘Lady Plymouth’ has large, deeply cut leaves that are sage green on the interior, and highlighted on the outside with a creamy outline.This plant has unique leaves that really stand out in the garden. Instead of the typical large, round leaves, P. radens ‘Dr. Livingstone’ has deeply lobed, delicately cut leaves.

There aren’t many red-flowered scented geraniums out there, but P. x ‘Mrs. Taylor’ is one of the few. With brilliant red blossoms and frilly, curled leaves, it makes a beautiful ornamental in Zones 8 to 11.

The flowers are medium in size and pale pink, with a dark pink splash of color on half of the petals. The plant reaches about two feet tall and a foot wide.As you can tell, pretty much whatever your favorite scent is, there’s going to be a pelargonium that will fit the bill. When you’re not giving your nose a treat, these plants are a feast for the eyes, as well.

It grows two feet tall and is hardy in Zones 10 and 11, but don’t let its tenderness discourage you if you live in a colder area. This plant stays compact and lends itself nicely to container growing indoors in a sunny window.

Hi Marilyn, feeding depends on whether they’re growing in the ground or a container. Those growing in the ground can be fed once every other month during the spring and summer. Those in a pot should be fed once a month. Either way, use a mild, all-purpose, or flower-specific fertilizer like Down to Earth’s Rose & Flower mix.Unfortunately, we don’t sell any plants or seeds. It can be a little challenging to find scented geranium seeds, since so many of the plants are hybrids. Look for stable seeds to purchase.

Plant it somewhere you can brush up against the leaves to get a whiff of its musky, woodsy scent. In full sun, the plant grows to two feet tall – 30 inches when in bloom – and 18 inches wide.

Heya, don’t you hate it when that happens? It would be hard to guess until the plant is a bit more mature. Many of the variegated types or those with cream-edged foliage are citrusy, like lemon, orange, or citronella. There are also nutmeg and ‘Mint Rose’ cultivars that are fairly common. Can’t wait to hear what it turns out to be! The scent is extremely strong, with a sweet, citrusy aroma that is something like a rose and a lemon combined. And the blossoms are small, with a lavender hue and deep purple spots. We occasionally link to goods offered by vendors to help the reader find relevant products. Some of these links may be affiliate in nature, meaning we earn small commissions if items are purchased. Here is more about what we do.For the most part, they aren’t as showy as their cousins, the zonal or garden geraniums. But what they lack in pizzazz, they make up for in gloriously scented foliage and flowers.

The plants most of us call “Geraniums” have the botanically proper name “Pelargoniums.” Pelargoniums also bear five-petaled flowers in umbel-like clusters – that is the flowers spread out on short stems from a central point like ribs of an umbrella. Pelargoniums are native to South Africa and have been in cultivation in Europe since the 1600s.The confusion in the name began when Pelargoniums were originally classified as Geraniums by Carl Linnaeus, a Swedish scientist who laid the foundations for our modern scheme of binomial nomenclature in the 18th century. Perhaps you remember his method for classifying plants and animals: Kingdom, Division, Class, Order, Family, and then Genus. In 1787, Charles Louis l’Heritier divided out the South African geraniums into a separate Genus “Pelargoniums” still within the same family “Geraniaceae.” This renaming happened well over 100 years after the plant was cultivated and Geranium as the popular name stuck.