(Sunrise Geraniums, Zonal Geranium)

There are so many wonderful pelargoniums – thousands of hybrids and more than 200 distinct species. Most are heavily fragrant and offer showy flowers and foliage, so it is no wonder these tender perennials, or subshrubs, are some of the most widely cultivated and popular container and bedding plants.

Most Pelargonium species originate from arid or montane regions in southern Africa. Their fragrant, somewhat fleshy evergreen leaves are typically palm-shaped and deeply lobed or dissected....

(Tango Geraniums, Zonal Geranium)

There are so many wonderful pelargoniums – thousands of hybrids and more than 200 distinct species. Most are heavily fragrant and offer showy flowers and foliage, so it is no wonder these tender perennials, or subshrubs, are some of the most widely cultivated and popular container and bedding plants.

Most Pelargonium species originate from arid or montane regions in southern Africa. Their fragrant, somewhat fleshy evergreen leaves are typically palm-shaped and deeply lobed or dissected....

(Heart-leaved Geranium)

Curled-edge leaves with the elongated shape of hearts is the signature of the heart-leaved geranium, but it also bears lovely pink blossoms. This tender perennial is native to the coastal plain of the southeastern cape region of southern Africa. It is grown as a perennial or semi-woody shrub in frost-free subtropical regions, but more widely as an annual.

The main stems of this mounding, large and spreading plant are woody at their bases, with fleshy, herb-like grow from the branches. The leaves...

(Ivy-leaved Geranium)

A summertime gem, ivy-leaved geranium is a trailing tender evergreen perennial noted for its leathery, ivy-like, bright green leaves and numerous colorful flower clusters. It comes from coastal areas of the Cape Region of South Africa.

Plants bear fleshy, deep green, five-lobed leaves on long lax stems. The leaves are often marked with dark blotches or pale venation. Two- to nine-flowered clusters of red, orange, pink, salmon, lavender or white blooms appear in spring or summer on branching...

(Balcon Geraniums, Ivy-leaved Geranium)

Perfect cascading geraniums for patio containers or hanging baskets, members of the Balcon Series come in an array of bright colors and continue to bloom profusely with little to no deadheading. Pinch plants back to encourage denser branching.

A summertime gem, ivy-leaved geranium is a trailing tender evergreen perennial noted for its leathery, ivy-like, bright green leaves and numerous colorful flower clusters. It comes from coastal areas of the Cape Region of South Africa.

Plants bear...

(Ivy-leaved Geranium, Mini Cascade Geraniums)

Members of the Mini Cascade Series are heat-loving, compact and come in an array of brightly colored flowers. The small flower clusters are prolific and bloom continuously with little to no deadheading. These are the perfect cascading geraniums for small patio containers or hanging baskets.

A summertime gem, ivy-leaved geranium is a trailing tender evergreen perennial noted for its leathery, ivy-like, bright green leaves and numerous colorful flower clusters. It comes from coastal areas of...

(Oak-leaved Geranium)

This tender subshrubby perennial falls into rank with several other Pelargonium species dubbed “scented geraniums.” Oakleaf geranium has leathery, deep green foliage that is deeply lobed, fuzzy and heavily scented. They look somewhat like coarse, slender oak leaves. Mature specimens become large, shrubby and develop a bushy, upright habit.

The flowers are quite pretty and appear in summer. The five-petaled blooms are white with rose spots and a pale lavender-pink blush. They are borne...

(Three-colored Geranium)

This truly striking tender perennial originates from the Cape of South Africa. It is low-growing, shrubby and blooms all summer long. Its evergreen foliage is shallow lobed, fragrant, coarse and green. The whole plant is covered with fine, silvery hairs that give it a soft appearance. But, it’s the flowers that make this one of the most appealing of all Pelargonium species.

The name “tricolor” describes its striking three-colored flowers. The five-petaled blooms have two upper petals...

(Copperpod, Yellow Flame Tree, Yellow Jacaranda)

A fast-growing tree that develops a broad, umbrella-domed canopy, the copperpod is prized for its grape-scented golden flowers that seem to glow in sunlight. It's usually evergreen, but briefly drops some foliage in the height of the tropical dry season. Copperpod is native to tropical southern and southeastern Asia, from Sri Lanka to the Philippines, and to the north coast of Australia. It has rather brittle wood and a shallow root system.

Newly emerging leaves are coppery-red and fuzzy. As...

(Villous Fountaingrass)

Villous fountaingrass is a tender perennial ornamental grass usually grown as an annual. In summer to early autumn, feathery cream flower heads emerge from clumps of bright green, arching foliage. This deciduous grass is native to the mountains of tropical Africa, where it bakes in full sun.

Grow this medium-sized grass in moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil in full sun. Where it overwinters, cut back the dead top growth in early spring. Villous fountaingrass often self-sows prolifically...