Geranium - Butterfly

Geraniums are one of your best choices for use in hanging baskets. These plants have succulent leaves and stems and they are commonly called garden geraniums, zonal geraniums or ivy geraniums. Over fertilization results in excessive foliage and few flowers. Pinching of the shoots will promote bushiness Remove spent flowers to enhance flowering. These ivy geraniums provide a mass of color for your enjoyment all season long. They are excellent in containers of all types from small pots to large tubs to window boxes and combine well with other plants such as petunias and ivies. Fertilize lightly every 2 weeks. Geraniums are a favorite bedding and container plant and are grown in almost every region of the country. The Geranium Butterfly, 'Pelargonium x peltatum', is an ivy geranium that has beautiful light lavender flowers. Plant in ordinary well-drained soil. ... find out more