| A genus comprised of perennials, biennials, and annuals, with more than 300 species. Many are herbaceous, semi-evergreen, evergreen, and tuberous perennials. The leaves are normally five pointed, palmate, and in most species are deeply divided into lobes. This genus is widely cultivated in Europe for its' range in authentic color and leaf styles, as well as, fragrant leaves. The saucer or star shaped flowers are borne in dense cymes(branched flowering stalk), umbels(stalked flowers borne from a single point on flowering stem;yarrow,dill-like), or panicle(stalked flowers on an unbranched stem)-like inflorescence's(flowering types). Parent Species of Plants We Offer: Geranium pratense is a clump forming herbaceous perennial that bears saucer shaped flowers to 1 3/4 across. These plant can reach heights up to 36" and spread over 24" wide. Grown for the striped, streaked, and bi-colored blooms of different color combinations. Plants are originally from temperate regions of Europe, Central Asia, and Western China. Growing Tips Plant in a well-drained area in full sun to partial shade. Geraniums do not tolerate wet-feet, especially in the winter months. Slightly enrich the soil with organic matter before planting to encourage a more even soil moisture. Spreading compost around the base of the plant, making sure not to cover the crown, in fall provides fertilizer for the upcoming season. To encourage a long bloom season pluck old flowering stems, and fertilize with an all purpose fertilizer in early summer or bi-annually if not composted in fall. |
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