{"title":"Geranium","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe genus Geranium is often confused with its close cousin pelargonium (florist geranium). The two plants were originally lumped into the one genus (genus Geranium), but in the 1780s, the genus pelargonium was split from geranium due to irreconcilable differences. However, by that time the common name 'geranium' for the florists plants was part of the public vernacular and it stuck.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe genus geranium has long been recognized as one of the most durable sun perennials for the garden. Geraniums are not as flashy as many perennials, but are experiencing a resurgence in popularity as unbeatable garden-uniting perennials. The attractive foliage of geraniums, combined with their short stature and easily blendable, butterfly-attracting, spring and summer flowers, make geraniums staples in the perennial garden. We offer some of the best new and heat-tolerant geranium selections from this wonderful group.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003ePlant your geranium in rich, well-drained soil in a sunny spot and it will reward you with a long-lived floriferous clump. Once established, geraniums are also quite drought-tolerant. It is worth noting that some geranium species are North Carolina native plants. When you are ready to buy geraniums for your sun perennial garden, check out our list of geraniums for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"geranium-azure-rush-pp-22684","title":"Geranium Azure Rush PP 22684","description":"\u003cp\u003eGeranium 'Azure Rush' is a superb addition to the hardy geranium market. Geranium 'Azure Rush' hails from Germany, where it was discovered in 2007 as a mutation on Geranium 'Rozanne' by Jan Dirk Schuiver. Geranium 'Azure Rush' has shorter internodes and consequently a more compact habit than Geranium 'Rozanne', in addition to having slightly lighter lavender flowers. Like its parent, it has the same continuous flowering habit, continuing through October. The compact 18\" tall x 2' wide clump habit is truly superb in the garden where Geranium 'Rozanne' is a bit too aggressive.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWatch our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/pxAx9oaDy6E?si=avC4KiK01nHCu7za\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePlant Spotlight\u003c\/a\u003e video for more information.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21025066181,"sku":"2988","price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Geranium-Azure-Rush-PP-22684.i-2988.s-65676.r-1_f6763831-c59f-4cda-a005-4f257a055a04.jpg?v=1791287683"},{"product_id":"geranium-rozanne","title":"Geranium Rozanne","description":"\u003cp\u003e(aka: Geranium 'Gerwat'; Plant Patent 12,175 Expired) Geranium 'Rozanne' is an amazing geranium that has proven to be an outstanding garden performer...hence, it is one of only a few hardy geraniums ever patented. She was discovered in 1990 in the garden of Donald and Rozanne Waterer of Somerset, England, and released by Blooms of Bressingham. This sterile hybrid of Geranium himalayense x Geranium wallichianum 'Buxton's Variety' makes an 18\" wide clump topped, from June until frost, with large, 2.5\", blue-violet flowers. We think you should let her do her thing in your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIn the ground, this superb selection is a very low maintenance perennial. The only thing you might want to consider is to cut the plant to the ground in fall as part of your garden cleanup. The basal rosette will remain evergreen, re-sprouting in spring. Rozanne geranium is quite a scrambler and can overtake smaller adjacent perennials, so there may be a time in the middle of growing season you need to cut it back, which is no problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e'Rozanne' isn't particular fond of shade or saturated soils, but there isn't much else it doesn't like. It responds quite well to rich, organic garden soils. Irrigated gardens are fine, as are all droughts, except those that may be extended with temperatures over 90 for weeks. In this case, some extra water will be appreciated.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarden Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll find this a superb plant to weave in and out of other perennials with no detrimental effects on their neighbors. The lavender blue flowers are produced from spring through fall, for an amazingly long floral show.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eNatural Impacts:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eBees are the dominant pollinator for hardy geraniums.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21026465669,"sku":"5111","price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Geranium-Rozanne.i-5111.s-65677.r-1_0cba2447-51dd-4e79-8048-291ad9c778c7.jpg?v=1791989769"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/collections\/Geranium-Rozanne-1900x350.jpg?v=1684768064","url":"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/geranium.oembed","provider":"Plant Delights Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}