What is a zonal geranium?
and Pelargonium is a group of pelargon hybrids commonly called zonal geranium or common geranium. These plants are a hybrid cross between Pelargoni and Horetorum. Zonal Geranium gets its name from leaves that are divided into "zones" with dark stripes of colors. Zonal Pelargonium is a permanent fly, which is commonly grown as an annual. Large flowers come in various vibrant colors and mixed colors.
plants are commonly grown in the landscape like bedding or pots. They also grow well in hanging baskets and inner pots. They grow 1 to 3 feet (about 30 to 90 cm) high with an upright growth pattern. The flowers are complex with tightly undulating petals that create a large inflated flower. Zonal geraniums come in salmon, red, white, pink, orange and purple. There are many shades in each color.
In a slight climate, zonal geraniums can be grown throughout the year. If temperatures rarely drop below 30 ° F (about -1 ° C), the plants surviveher. In most areas where temperatures below freezing regularly fall in winter, zonal geraniums can be grown as years and every spring planted from the beginning.
zonal geraniums can be planted in pots sunk into the ground. In the autumn, the pots are dug and in the winter inside or in a protected greenhouse. This provides the beauty of garden planted flowers, which can also be easily brought to the winter. The alternative is to dig and transplant plants into pots for winter.
These plants grow preferably in a place in full sun or in the shade. They require clay soil with good drainage. At the time of planting, the zonal geranium must be located so that the bases of the stems are at the level of the surrounding soil line. If they are planted too deep, the roots and stems can rot and kill the plant. After planting, zonal geraniums should be once a month using a balanced flower fertilizer.
in pots and terraces, zonal plants Pelargonium create a living color in indoor and outdoor living spaces. They require a well -draining watering soil and a flower pot with holes at the bottom. The pots should be maintained slightly damp but not saturated. The yellow and dead leaves around the plant base are an indicator that the zonal geranium is under the connection. When the soil is wet and muddy, the plant is too wet and is likely to rot.
Plants of abusive geranium in a pot can be kept outside between spring after the last date and freezing fall. The pots must be brought before the first frosts. Interiors, zonal geraniums grow best in a sunny window or veranda or greenhouse.