Products

Pelargonium is a genus of flowering plants which includes about 200 species of perennials, succulents, and shrubs, commonly known as geraniums (in the United States also storksbills). Confusingly, Geranium is the correct botanical name of a separate genus of related plants often called cranesbills or hardy geraniums. Both genera belong to the family Geraniaceae. Pelargonium species are evergreen perennials indigenous to Southern Africa, and are drought and heat tolerant, but can tolerate only minor frosts. They are extremely popular garden plants, grown as bedding plants in temperate regions. A 50cm perennial with tuberous roots and attractive velvety greyish-green leaves which contrast with the pink to magenta flowers.

USDA Zone - 8

Season to Sow - Autumn

A perennial grown as an annual. These large flowered violas are competing with their pansy cousins as superstars of the cool season garden. A perennial that has excellent cold tolerance but grown as an annual. The spreading plants are compact, 15-20cm tall, with 2.5-4cm diameter, bi-colour flowers patterned with rays or lines in a deeper or contrasting colour. This stunning old fashioned variety is excellent as a bedding plant and for container gardens. Sow early indoors for a show of colour throughout summer until frost when the old blossoms are removed. Plant violas in a sunny spot with afternoon shade.