Geranium

flowers · plants · gardening

Beautiful and Bold. Geraniums come in over 422 different species, so you can find ones with pink, purple, red, blue, or white flowers. They grow in gardens all across the temperate world, from cool forests to sunny meadows.

Found Everywhere. Geraniums live naturally in temperate regions throughout the world and high up in tropical mountains. The greatest variety of geranium species lives around the Mediterranean Sea in Europe and western Asia.

Cranesbill Name. One nickname for geraniums is 'cranesbills' because their seed pods look like the long, pointed beaks of cranes or storks. When the seeds are ready, these funny-shaped pods help spread the seeds on the wind.

Three Life Styles. Geraniums can be annuals (living just one year), biennials (taking two years), or perennials (coming back year after year). This means you can choose the type that fits best in your garden.

Easy to Grow. Geraniums are popular with gardeners because they're tough plants that don't need a lot of fussing. They handle different weather conditions well and bloom with beautiful flowers for months.