Geranium

Description

Geranium is a genus of perennials belonging to the family Geraniaceae and the order geranials[?]. It is also used informally for plants of the Pelargonium[?] genus, another genus of the Geraniaceae family. Plants of both genera are grown for their attractive flowers and as ground cover.

Common name

Cranesbill because of the appearance of its seed-heads.

Habitat

will grow in any soil as long as it is not waterlogged.

Propagation

semi-ripe cuttings in summer, by seed or by division in autumn or spring.

See also:

• Geranium cinereum subcaulescens 'Splendens'
• Geranium x magnificum