

Names:
Geranium Flower,
Pelargonium.
Varieties:
Zonal geranium; Martha Washington geranium; scented geraniums.
Colors:
White, shades of pink, peach, and red. Some of the colors seem almost fluorescent because of their bright, rich tones. The Martha Washington variety has bicolors or variegations through the petals.
Scent:
Very fragrant musk smell. The scented geraniums come in fragrances of lemon, rose, nutmeg, and even chocolate.
Freshness:
A few flowers are opening on the cluster, with more buds showing good color.
Vase Life:
10 days to 2 weeks or longer.
Availability:
Summer.
Cost:
Inexpensive.
Arranging Tip:
Geraniums flowers can be cut for summer bouquets to add intense color and fragrance. They are long-lasting cut flowers, Use the scented leaves as a foliage substitute with flowers that have no fragrance. See flower arranging tip, 16.
Growing Tip:
Geraniums are popular container plants, for they are easy to grow and produce flowers all season long, Geraniums are also easy to "winter over" until the next year, Bring your containers indoors for the winter and keep them in a place of low light that stays about 40 to 50 degrees. Prune back at least half of the plant Water infrequently. In the spring, move the plant to warmer temperatures and more light, and water regularly. The plants will be ready for another season.
Other:
See flower care tip, 24.
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