Pelargonium geranium

End the confusion and learn about the difference between geraniums and pelargoniums once and for all. Here's a complete list of different varieties...

I, like many others, have an obsession... Geraniums. This past summers-end was extra hard. I had grown every geranium plant either by seed or propagation in my greenhouse, and I wasn't ready to see them go. I had hundreds of them in a very select color scheme. The fall days were drifting in, and colder days were ahead. Our first freeze of the season was coming. From the moment I planted that first seed, I had invested so much by way of time and care. I had enjoyed them immensely. So, I…

Geraneos

Please don't call them "geraniums." We have to get past that. They're actually pelargoniums, flowering plants indigenous to South Africa. In Sweden, where

Remember these tips to keep your geraniums growing their best.

Despite being part of the Geraniaceae family and looking similar, Geraniums and Pelargoniums are not part of the same genus. While their names are often used interchangeably, there are notable differences between the two plants, which make them different plants. I’m going to discuss these differences and help you identify each plant. I’m also going to cover a few types of geraniums and pelargoniums.

Learn more about geraniums (Geranium), including the difference between a geranium and pelargonium, before growing these gorgeous, low-maintenance flowers.

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You can grow geranium cuttings over winter as well as during the summer months. These step-by-step instructions show how to root cuttings and grow them as plants.