Propagation: 2015 Seed Starting, Part 5, 1 by DonnaMack

DonnaMack wrote:
I apologize for throwing around the word geranium without explaining the difference. Not so long ago, I found it confusing myself! Zonal geraniums , which are now called pelargoniums, are actually perennials grown as annuals because they are tender.Zonal referred to the markings on their leaves. Their hardiness is generally zones 9-10. There are also ivy leafed and scented leaf geraniums, as well as Regal geraniums, known as Martha Washington geraniums. The most important thing about all of these is that they are not cold tolerant, although you can, as many do, bring them inside for the winter. Examples of some of these are the ones referred to above; Appleblossum and Red Rosebud.

Hardy geraniums are perennial in cold climates. Below are pictures of hardy geraniums. They overwinter in my zone, which is 5a, or 5b. The last picture shows them in November.

This message was edited Mar 3, 2015 7:16 AM