Can you get miniature geraniums?
Miniature Pelargoniums are the smallest of all the zonal types. They do not usually exceed 12 cms. They come in as many different shades and colours as the larger Zonal Pelargoniums, but with their compact habit, they make wonderful windowsill plants and you can grow many more in the same space as other plants.
When should I buy pelargoniums?
We stop adding new stocks to the website in late autumn when we begin propagation for the following year. The best time to order is between January-March, as early as possible.
How big does a pelargonium grow?
Cuttings
| Flowering season(s) | Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter |
|---|---|
| Soil moisture | Moist but well-drained |
| Ultimate height | Up to 90cm (3ft) depednding on variety |
| Ultimate spread | Up to 50cm (20in) depednding on variety |
| Time to ultimate height | 9-12 months |
Do Pelargoniums need sun?
Grow pelargoniums in borders or containers. In borders or beds, plant in fertile, neutral to alkaline soil. Most flower best in full sun. However, Regal cultivars prefer partial shade and Zonal cultivars will tolerate some shade.
Are trailing geraniums Hardy?
Like the well-loved traditional single Geranium, this superb double trailing variety is incredibly hardy and flowers continuously throughout the summer, producing distinctive, scalloped foliage and dense clusters of ruffled, double flower heads for twice the amount of beauty.
Can I overwinter pelargoniums?
If you have somewhere bright in winter, such as a conservatory, and are overwintering your pelargoniums in containers (see Overwintering method 2 above) then either cut back hard in autumn or, if keeping your plants actively growing all year round, give them a hard prune in spring, ready for the new season of growth.
What kind of plant is a pelargonium plant?
These are often misnamed as Geraniums but they are actually Pelargoniums. They are our bread and butter at the nursery. We grow over 20,000 a year of these, with 3 stock houses put aside for these alone. They are great plants looking fantastic in borders and pots a like.
How tall does a miniature Pelargonium flower get?
Miniature Pelargoniums are the smallest of all the zonal types. They do not usually exceed 12 cms. in height, although the flowers grow taller than the plant but in proportion. They originated from a variety called Red Black Vesuvius which has darkest green foliage and this still features in the majority of varieties today.
When do pelargoniums first arrive in the UK?
PELARGONIUMS ORDERED NOW WILL BE DISPATCHED DURING WEEK BEGINNING WEEK COMMENCING 16th SEPTEMBER THIS INCLUDES ORDERS FROM OUTSIDE THE UK. The Species Pelargonium is a half-hardy shrub first collected in South Africa and brought to Britain in the mid-seventeenth century by sailing ships from the Dutch East Indies Company.
Can a pelargonium be left outside in the winter?
They are great plants looking fantastic in borders and pots a like. They will simply flower all summer long and right up until the first frosts if you leave them outside. They are not frost hardy (no Pelargoniums are) so will need winter protection in a frost free environment.