I have seen that dark circle appear on other geraniums here and there. It might go away next summer.

I have no idea, but thanks for the response. And the optimism that the plants will still be with us next summer. : ) !!

If anyone can do it, you can, Tiff.

Awww, thank you very much! Whenever the weather says it's time, I will pop those into pots and give 'em a shot to stay warmer, and alive, if they want to.

It could be as a result of temperature changes. It looks like a "zonal" pattern to me.

Thank you, Evelyn. I really like it. It's almost as if they're reminding me to remember them. "Look, I'll even make prettier leaves if you don't let me freeze to death." LOL!

I've propagated a few stems, though they seem reluctant and annoyed about doing that, and have high hopes for those plants that won't have any store peat stuck to their roots. It has felt like a battle. Most other plants aren't so stubborn about their suicidal tendencies.

Does anybody have any pics or link to Pelargoniums growing in native habitats? I tried to search but got nothing but close-up pics of plants for sale. About given up on searching for pics of anything lately.

I'm falling in love with scented geraniums

I have had those before and would get more if I saw them. Especially citronella. They were a big deal one year about 22'ish yrs ago.

Well Sweep Herb Farm is within driving distance from here. They have a vast collection of scented geraniums. You can go crazy collecting them.

That's good - you do live in the garden state. LOL!

They've got so much stuff I love

They don't ship to California. 🤒

Plants I had put in the ground are still outside, but this potted one has been brought in, and really seems to like inside better than outside - or just cooler weather.

A couple of plants that are making me think about leaving in ground. Maybe cover with a bucket? IDK.

blooms


buds

I will overwinter Crocodile and Lady Plymouth. Probably Nutmeg and Pelargonium sidoides. Vancouver Centennial maybe. It is spindly at this point and I don't know if it will grow back into anything.

Good luck & let us know how it goes. : )

I have to make my mind up fast as nights are starting to go below freezing starting Sunday night.

My sidioides is waking up.

Hi! I've never seen this thread and I'm reading with interest. I love the pure white geranium most. It's beautiful in a white pot.
Has anyone ever seen or grown a nutmeg geranium? It has tiny flowers on a thin stem. The leaves are silky and a pleasure to smooth. And a delicious scent.
I haven't seen one in probably 40 years. They used to be in the garden centers.

Sounds like something I would like. Does anyone remember a "mosquito plant" / "citronella plant" phase about 20-25 yrs ago? That plant would make small pink blooms. From what I saw of it in central OH, those plants were sold as a much bigger size than the (Pelargoniums) sold for their big blooms.