Geraniaceae 2013

[ashley]

Rather late to be starting this thread perhaps

Pelargonium 'Ardens' has been flowering for the last month or so, and at last I am managing to propagate it (slowly).  Such a rich colour.

[mark smyth]

Definitely a fantastic plant. How are you propagating it? If you like this you should also like
Shannon
Schotii

[ashley]

Wow, those are wonderful Mark

'Ardens' sometimes produces new growing points with leaves at nodes in the flower stems.  I've also found that tips can be taken as cuttings, causing the cut stem to produce new side shoots (some of which can also be taken when large enough). 

Lots more beauties here.

[David Nicholson]

I've just acquired  a few tubers each of Geranium macrostyllum and G. transversale. I've no experience of growing either and would welcome some advice please.

[mark smyth]

I've just acquired  a few tubers each of Geranium macrostyllum and G. transversale. I've no experience of growing either and would welcome some advice please.

David I tried both outside in troughs and lost both

[brianw]

I noticed Geranium tuberosum in expensive packets with the spring bulbs in the garden centre last week.

[mark smyth]

Brian out of interest how much were they? Its a great plant for the garden

[John85]

They need good drainage and soil that is not too heavy.I grow them in a slightly raised bed improved with a bit of coarse sand.Don' t forget to put a label as they disappear in midsummer .

[David Nicholson]

John, thanks very much for that. I read on Paul Christian's Site that transversale needs a dry Summer rest and that might be the reason for Mark loosing his, did you find that? I also found on a Forum search that Shelagh (from Bury) grows it, I might drop her a PM.

I got my tubers from Eugenijus Dambruscas (Augis Bulbs) 50 cents each and he supplies excellent quality in all his stock whatever species.


www.augisbulbs.com/catalog.php?c=53

Edit by maggi to add a missing "w" in the url!

[Paul T]

David,

Geranium tuberosum grows happily enough for me here, although could do with a repot.  Obviously we do get the warmer summers, but it is in a small pot completely out in the open so the winter cold we get here isn't a problem at least.

[David Nicholson]

Thanks Maggi.

Great to see you again Paul. I think I'll try in a pot first.

[johnralphcarpenter]

I've just acquired  a few tubers each of Geranium macrostyllum and G. transversale. I've no experience of growing either and would welcome some advice please.

I bought some tuberous Geraniums from Janis a few years ago. They are in a sunny border and perform reliably every spring.

[Darren]

The only tuberous geranium we grow is malviflorum which does extremely well in a dry sunny area with bearded Iris. It was completely unaffected by the hard winters of 2009 - 2011. It is also very attractive and I can recommend it.

And if it grows in Lancashire it obviously doesn't mind a bit of summer rain!

[johnralphcarpenter]

I bought some tuberous Geraniums from Janis a few years ago. They are in a sunny border and perform reliably every spring.

To be accurate, Janis described the first one as Geranium "macrophyllum" 'Marocco'. I don't think G. macrophyllum is a valid species; Janis wasn't sure as to the identity.

[Maggi Young]

Hi Paul! Big hugs from me!!

I'm interested to hear of these plants doing well in various parts of the UK -  maybe I should try some ( being tuberous I may be able to sneak them past the BD!)