Geranium

Availability: July – September

Common name: Geranium, storkbills
Genus Name: Pelargonium
Family Name: Geraniaceae
Place of Origin: South Africa.

Geraniums are evergreen perennials that enjoy a life of fame, as one of the world’s best sold potted flowering plants. Also sometimes used as cut flower, this (sometimes) aromatic flower cheers up many houses and gardens throughout the UK during late summer.

Did you know?

Pelargonium is used in aromatherapy for relaxation, and is also used as medicine for all types of ailments.

Care tips

When used as cut flower, recut the stems as soon as you get home and place them in fresh water with flower food to extend vase life.