Waarom geraniums?

Waarom geraniums?

Geraniums zijn een ideale keuze voor mensen die niet vaak thuis zijn of niet zoveel tijd hebben om hun planten te verzorgen. Bijna geen enkele andere plant is zo gemakkelijk te onderhouden. Met minimale tijd en moeite en zonder groene vingers zullen je geraniums prachtig bloeien.

Waar komt de geranium vandaan?

Pelargonium (afgeleid van pelargos = ooievaarsbek), dat in de omgangstaal “geranium” wordt genoemd, is een geslacht uit de familie Geraniaceae. Tot dit geslacht behoren 220 tot 280 soorten, waarvan de meeste soorten oorspronkelijk in Namibië en Zuid-Afrika voorkomen.

Are geraniums and pelargoniums related?

Both geraniums and pelargoniums have a similar long, narrow, beaklike seed capsule. Of course, the two plant genera, Pelargonium and Geranium are closely related. Both belong to the same plant family, the Geraniaceae, and both have the same long, narrow, beak-shaped seed capsule that springs open when ripe and casts the seeds far and wide.

What does a pelargonium symbolize?

In the meaning of flowers, the pelargonium (or geranium) is regarded as the flower of friendship and makes the perfect choice as gifts for others, or can symbolise a lifelong friendship if planted in a special place in the garden.

Are pelargoniums Granny plants?

Those new to gardening often regard Pelargoniums (or geraniums) as ‘Granny plants’ or ‘Old fashioned’ and something that they recall seeing in their grandparents garden. They are easily overlooked for their amazing ability to bring wonderful colour and life to a garden, no matter its size restrictions.

Do pelargoniums die in the winter?

In areas prone to frosts, pelargoniums often die in the winter. Therefore, most people treat them as an annual, replacing the plants every year. Pelargoniums also have a seed pod, but it doesn’t resemble a crane’s beak. Seed dissemination is accomplished when seeds are picked up and carried away on the wind.