Kamis, 24 Juni 2010

Geranium Use in the garden

The species of the genus Geranium are versatile in the garden used. Almost all grow well in light shade and are therefore suitable for the woodland edge plants, many of the species but also tolerate full sun. Some species bloom long and enduring, many have a nice autumn color. All have in common that they are very robust and less susceptible to illness and are rarely attacked by pests. They are thus considered as an ideal garden plant for beginners, who can both rock garden, in gravel beds and borders or natural gardens are used. In particular, the varieties which are descended from Balkan Cranesbill, are also well suited as a ground cover that grows well under trees. There you will often combined with ferns.

For most suitable species for rebates, it makes sense to cut off the end of flowering, the inflorescences, as this a second flowering is encouraged. This is especially true today in the gardens widespread Basque geranium, which falls apart after flowering you. The pruning also prevents the plants are attacked by powdery mildew, one of the few plant diseases for which the plants of this genus are sometimes susceptible. The pruning also means that the plant punch again, and thus develop new leaf tufts, some of which survive the winter. Many of Geranium species and varieties to make such a measure a second time flowers.

can be combined with which other plants, the Geranium species depends on the variety. The flower colors are a bluish or "cold" colors, categorized, they should be combined with those plants whose flower color can also be classified in this category. Many Hybrid teas fit very well with geranium species. They also blend well with peonies, phlox and lady's mantle.

Source: http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Storchschn%C3%A4bel

See Also: Sending Flowers, Online Florist

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