A truly classic garden plant, geraniums have been a gardener's favorite for well over a century. The old-fashioned standard for beds, borders, and containers, geranium is still one of the most popular plants today. Traditional bedding types love hot weather and hold up well to dry conditions; many offer colorful foliage. Regal, also called Martha Washington, geraniums are more delicate-looking and do better in the cool conditions of spring and fall.
A garden favorite, geraniums are one of the most easily recognized annuals on the market
These colorful annuals are easy to grow and look just as good planted as a colorful border as they do in planters, hanging baskets, and window boxes
Geraniums provide a combination of showy blooms with pretty foliage; they like morning sun and afternoon shade
Grow them in rich, well-drained soil and deadhead regularly and geraniums will consistently reward with new blooms
Plant with other seasonal annuals, perennials, and grasses to add interest and variety
Additional soil may be required based on type of decorative container size and volume
In garden beds, tuck geraniums into well-drained soil that has been amended with plenty of organic matter; A slow-release bloom booster fertilizer helps keep the flower show going strong
Feed with compost in landscape beds or with an all purpose fertilizer as needed in pots and containers; follow label instructions
Trim dead or yellowing leaves to keep the plant healthy and encourage growth.