A. Geranium `Appleblossom Rosebud'
Pelargonium x hortorum (pel-are-GOH-nee-um)
2' h x 1.5' w | Tender perennial, zones 9-10 | TA
Queen Victoria's favorite geranium, it is said,
`Appleblossom Rosebud' has large flowers
with clusters of tightly gathered petals, all tipped in rose
pink as if dipped in rouge powder. Sturdy and vigorous. A
top 10 bestselling plant!
P2630
Plant
1/$7.99, 3/$23.25, 6/$45.00
CIRCA 1870
B. Geranium `Black Velvet Scarlet'
P. x hortorum
1' h x 1.5' w | Tender perennial, zones 9-10 | TA
A head-turning combo of bitter chocolate and raging scar-
let, this geranium just can't be ho-hum. An award-winning
variety for exciting containers.
P8810
Plant
1/$6.99, 3/$20.25, 6/$39.00
C. Geranium `Distinction'
P. hyb.
1.5' h x 1.5' w | Tender perennial, zones 9-10 | TA
This rare geranium should be in everyone's
collection, for it has a lovely compact habit,
gorgeous pure red flowers, and the leaves are outstanding!
Dark green ruffle-edged leaves are traced with one fine
black ring. A rare treasure.
P2000
Plant
1/$7.99, 3/$23.25, 6/$45.00
PRE 1876
D. Geranium 'Frank Headley'
P. hyb.
1-1.5' h x 1' w | Tender perennial, zone 10 | TA
We are amazed by the flower power of this
award winning variety, and we keep it in
clay pots on the windowsill in winter to enjoy it all year
round. Crinkled leaves of sage green are banded by creamy
white and show off the single salmon blooms to perfection.
P8209
Plant
1/$7.99, 3/$23.25, 6/$45.00
CIRCA 1957
E. Geranium--Balcony `Acapulco'
P. peltatum hyb.
3' trailing | Tender perennial, zones 9-10 | TA
The geranium of European window boxes is
now sought after stateside, for it sports ample
trailing stems and showy cascades of single
flowers that cleanly drop when the bloom
fades, no deadheading needed! Each hot pink
flower is splashed with white.
P5995
Plant
1/$6.99, 3/$20.25,
6/$39.00
F. Geranium--Balcony ContessaTM
'Burgundy Bicolor'
P. peltatum hyb.
1' h x 1' w | Tender perennial, zones 9-10 | TA
Clusters of gathered petals in a lively striped
pattern bob at the ends of the trailing stems, per-
fect for showcasing in pots and windowboxes.
Its excellent branching habit means more blooms
for you! Easy and rewarding, ivy geraniums
have been cultivated for hundreds of years and
hybridized since the 1800s.
P8099
Plant
1/$6.99, 3/$20.25, 6/$39.00
G. Geranium--Balcony `Summer
Showers Mix'
P. peltatum hyb
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2' trailing | Tender perennial, zones 9-10 | TA
Upwardly curving stems bear beautiful large
single flowers in a harmonious mix of rosy
colors, from apple blossom pink to deepest
claret. Provide fertile, humus-rich, well-drained
soil, watering when soil is dry to touch, and
afternoon shade in hot summer areas.
P6770
Plant
1/$6.99, 3/$20.25,
6/$39.00
new
Rare Antique Geraniums
for the collector in all of us
H. Geranium `Lord Bute'
P. hyb
1.5' h x 1' w | Tender perennial, zones 9-10 | TA
This antique regal geranium is named after
Scottish nobleman John Stuart the 3rd Earl of
Bute. It has flowers of deepest burgundy with constrasting
fuchsia penciled edges. A spring bloomer that sets buds
during winter in a cool window. Protect from summer sun
and rain.
P6175
Plant
1/$7.99, 3/$23.25, 6/$45.00
CIRCA 1910
I. Geranium `Mr. Wren'
P. x hortorum
1.5' h x 1' w | Tender perennial, zones 9-10 | TA
This variety sports jaunty single flowers of
coral with penciled edges of white. Tall and
elegant, it is sure to charm.
P4730
Plant
1/$7.99, 3/$23.25, 6/$45.00
CIRCA 1949
J. Geranium `Occold Shield'
P. x hortorum
1-1.5' h x 1.5' w | Tender perennial, zones 9-10 | TA
Eye-candy for lovers of saturated color, this modern selec-
tion is a fancy leaf type that is not fussy in the least. A
strong grower, it has bronze centered leaves and coral-or-
ange double flowers. An easy to grow award-winning
variety.
P8062
Plant
1/$6.99, 3/$20.25, 6/$39.00
K. Geranium `Velma Cox'
P. x hortorum
1-1.5' h x 1' w | Tender perennial, zones 9-10 | TA
Also called Mrs. Henry Cox, this is the
brightest tricolor leaf geranium around, even
after over 130 years! It was the favorite of garden writer
and geranium enthusiast Helen Van Pelt Wilson, who
wrote in the 1940s-1960s. Excellent house or patio plant,
with spectacular foliage and single soft salmon flowers.
Pinch to shape.
P5915
Plant
1/$6.99, 3/$20.25, 6/$39.00
CIRCA 1879
L. Geranium `Wilhelm Langguth'
P. x hortorum
1-1.5' h x 1.5' w | Tender perennial, zones 9-10 | TA
A choice member of the silver-leaved group
of geraniums, `Wilhelm Langguth' is still
a favorite bedding out variety, a testament to its garden
worthiness. The large cherry-red flowers stand well above
the soft gray-green, white-edged leaves. Plant in clay pots
for a nostalgic summer grouping.
P8030
Plant
1/$6.99, 3/$20.25, 6/$39.00
CIRCA 1890
M. Gomphrena 'Fireworks'
Gomphrena pulchella (gahm-FREE-nah)
3-4' h x 2-3' w | Tender perennial, zones 9-10 | TA
Bright pink tufts of bloom with golden pollen burst into
bloom at the tips of the tall wiry stems, and stay in bloom
with little care all summer long! Great combined with
annuals such as celosia and zinnias for colorful summery
borders.
P8750
Plant
1/$6.99, 3/$20.25, 6/$39.00
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