Stellar pelargonium. Growing the best varieties of star pelargonium Star pelargonium

This is an improved pelargonium hybrid. It is distinguished by its compact size, with excellent branching and a clear pattern on the leaves. The flowers are large in size - 3-4 cm. All of them are collected in lush inflorescences. Blooms earlier and more abundantly. Lasts from spring until the first frost. It can be grown in a container or in open ground. Flowering begins 2 weeks after sowing.

Reference! The Star of the Moscow Region is a miniature plant with a fluffy bush. It has large and double flowers. The color of the petals is bright pink with a white center. All flowers are located on short peduncles.

Description of appearance and features

The leaves of the plant are deeply dissected. The shape resembles a human palm. The flowers are medium-sized or large. The two upper petals are different in shape and width. The upper petals are characterized by deep cutouts and are shaped like a wedge. The upper petals are narrower than the lower ones.

Flowers are united in lush inflorescences. Their number can be more than 20 pieces. Flowers can be double or simple. Star pelargoniums are simply crossed with varieties, thanks to which you can get a large number of shades and sizes.

Check out this photo beautiful flower, and also look at the view of the Star of the Moscow Region:

Where and how to plant it?

The planting process is not particularly difficult if you follow the following rules:

1. For planting, select a container with drainage holes at the bottom. Root system Plants react sensitively to moisture and can rot from constant contact with water.
2. The depth of the pot should be 25 cm. This is enough for growth and flowering.
3. Planting activities are carried out in a clean container. Be sure to wash the pot and treat it with a manganese solution. It will destroy all bacteria and pest larvae.
4. It is better to use purchased soil. At the same time, it must be moisture and water permeable.
5. For successful planting, place a small layer of expanded clay in the pot. Pour sand on top and fill the container with soil mixture.
6. Make a small depression, plant a cutting with a root there and fill it with soil.
7. Water thoroughly with settled water and place the pot on the windowsill.

Star pelargoniums are light-loving plants. They will be able to fully grow and develop only with enough light. But on hot summer days it is necessary to shade them, but in winter it is necessary to add light using artificial sources.

In a dark place, flowering stops or stops, the stems begin to stretch, and the leaves fade. You need to grow the flower on a windowsill with windows facing west or east.

Star geranium does not have any special requirements for the type of soil. But For comfortable development, loose and drained soil is needed. The following compositions are considered optimal:

1. Take the following substances in equal proportions: perlite, vermiculite, river sand.
2. Topsoil from the garden. It is better to take it under bushes and trees.
3. Soddy soil, humus, coarse river sand (8:2:1).

How to properly care?

Support high humidity There is absolutely no need for air, and spraying and bathing in the shower can harm the plant.

During growth and flowering, the plant feels comfortable at a temperature of + 20 – +25 °C. During dormancy (October-February), star pelargonium requires coolness.

Considered optimal temperature regime for winter maintenance - +12 °C - +15 °C. But it is unrealistic to ensure this condition in an apartment, so you can follow next rule: the warmer it is in the place where pelargonium is kept, the more light there should be.

During active growth (spring-autumn), star pelargonium needs feeding. Apply them at least 2 times a month. Liquid fertilizers are suitable for feeding pelargonium. Apply the mixtures to slightly moistened soil.

Fertilizers contain components such as nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus. To obtain abundant greens, you must choose a composition with a high nitrogen content. And for abundant flowering - with potassium and phosphorus.

Transfer

Attention! Young plants need replanting. Carry out it once every 2 years, early in the spring.

The container should not be large, otherwise the flower will not bloom. Procedure for transplanting a flower::

The process of propagation by cuttings occurs according to the following plan:

Star pelargonium is a spectacular plant with expressive flowers. In addition to being decorative, pelargonium is not demanding in terms of care. It is enough to follow standard measures so that the flower blooms profusely and for a long time, and also does not get sick.

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History claims that the first pelargonium came to Europe in 1600. It was sad pelargonium (Pelargonium triste), brought from the Cape of Good Hope to the Botanical Garden of Leiden (Holland). Thus, pelargoniums have been cultivated for more than 400 years.

Among them, zonal pelargonium is one of the “oldest”. It was first discovered in 1689 in the Black Mountains gorge in the western Cape Province by the South African doctor, botanist and artist of German origin G.B. Aldenland, who sent the plant to Europe, including the English Duchess of Beaufort (Mary Somerset), a keen gardener and botanist. The species was soon described by the Dutch botanist Jan Commelin (1629-1692).

(Pelargonium zonale) - a South African plant, its range stretches from east to west of the Cape Province, in the north it covers the province of KwaZulu-Natal.

IN wildlife it is a subshrub about 1 m high, often creeping along the ground. Half stems become woody with age. The leaves are round in outline, from 2 to 8 cm in diameter, scalloped along the edge, usually having a dark stripe (zone) crossing the radial veins in a circle. The leaves are located on petioles about 5 cm long and are equipped with rather large membranous stipules. The flowers are collected in false umbrellas of up to 50 flowers, rising above the foliage on a peduncle 2-3 times longer than the inflorescence. The petals are oblanceolate, pale pink, less often white or red, with dark veins. Each flower has 7 stamens and 2 very short pistils.

Flowering occurs throughout the year, peaking in spring (September-October in the southern hemisphere).

Currently, zonal pelargoniums are unsurpassed in popularity and number of varieties. Thanks to hybridization, they have become much more beautiful than their wild ancestor. We are now talking about a whole group of zonal pelargoniums (Pelargonium x hortorum). It's interesting that the title Pelargonium x hortorum, literally - garden pelargonium, appeared for varieties relatively recently - in 1916, thanks to the American botanist L. Bailey, who decided to separate garden pelargoniums from indoor ones, uniting the latter under the name domestic pelargonium (Pelargonium x domesticum) .

Zonal pelargoniums are indeed suitable for garden growing(in our zone - in summer time), for carpet beds, for containers and balcony boxes, to create magnificent compositions with other flowers. However, in temperate climates it is more convenient to use specially bred F1 hybrids for this, which are easy to grow from seeds as annuals, see.

The main parent form of the group Pelargonium x hortorum is, of course, zonal pelargonium (Pelargonium zonale), from which it received both its name and the dark zones on the leaves of plants. Another parent of the group is pelargonium smudge (Pelargoniuminquinans)- without stripes, so modern varieties may not have this trait. Other species also took part in hybridization.

The advantage of zonal pelargoniums is their long flowering - flowers in a hemispherical inflorescence open alternately from the center. They can be simple, semi-double or double, of various colors (with the exception of blue and bright yellow), including two-color, and have a faint pleasant aroma. There are variegated and tricolor varieties, valued more for their decorative foliage than for their flowering. The leaves often have a strong geranium scent and have phytoncidal properties.

According to their growth form, “zonalki” are divided into standard (at least 20 cm in height), dwarf (12-20 cm), miniature (below 12 cm), microminiature (10 cm), deacons (Deacon - hybrids similar in appearance to dwarf ), creeping or hanging (Frutetorum or Cascade).

The appearance of many new products with other decorative characteristics forces us to constantly complicate the classification of zonal pelargoniums; the main groups can be found on the Pelargonium page.

One and the same variety may have a number of valuable decorative characteristics and belong to several groups at once. Here we will focus on popular varieties and representatives of the most unusual groups zonal pelargoniums. Examples of varieties with a wide variety of characteristics:

• Ashfield Monarch is a large pelargonium with huge orange-red inflorescences of semi-double flowers.
• Ashfield Serenade - a variety of the same series, but with pink semi-double flowers;
• Irene Toyon – up to 45 cm, with semi-double raspberry-scarlet flowers in large inflorescences, leaves with an indistinct zone;

• Morning Sun - with large inflorescences of simple scarlet flowers, leaves with a brown zone.
• Occold Shield - blooms profusely with double flowers in large inflorescences, with beautiful bronze foliage with a light green border;
• Peppermint Twist is a variety of the series Up to 35 cm tall, with rounded inflorescences of slightly fragrant red flowers, dotted with white strokes. The leaves are tomentose, with a noticeable zone.

• Picotee Pink - compact, up to 30 cm, lush inflorescences, of semi-double flowers with a soft pink border. Leaves with fuzzy zone.
• Platinum - has lush spherical salmon-colored inflorescences, dark green foliage with a white border and a bronze-colored zone to varying degrees;
• Madame Salleron is a dwarf zonal pelargonium up to 20 cm tall, with kidney-shaped white-variegated leaves on long petioles. Rarely blooms.

• PAC Salmon Comtess - a whole series hybrid varieties, usually double, with 10-15 flowers in an inflorescence. Compact, profusely flowering, with dark green leaves.
• Something Special is a semi-double pelargonium with very large salmon pink flowers. Compact, with dark green foliage having a wide zone.
• Sunstar Salmon - has simple flowers bright salmon color with a white stripe in the center of the petal. Lush flowering, leaves with a wide brownish zone, leaving only a green spot in the center of the leaf.

Deacons

Varieties similar to dwarf ones, with numerous double flowers. Their names always contain the word Deacon, often abbreviated as D.

Bred by the English priest Stanley P. Stringer (1911-1986) by crossing the zonal miniature pelargonium Orion with the ivy-leaved pelargonium Blue Peter. This interspecific hybrid became the basis of the Deacon subgroup (Deacon - priest; deacon).

• Deacon Regalia is a fairly old variety (1978) with scarlet double flowers in spherical inflorescences. Leaves with a barely noticeable zone.

Tulip Pelargonium (Tulip Flowered)

There is a very small group of varieties whose flowers remain almost closed in the inflorescence, resembling a semi-double tulip. Variety "Patricia Andrea" with pink flowers, isolated as a sport from the Fiat variety by American flower growers named Andrea, was the first variety of this group. Tulip pelargoniums are often included in the group of double zonal pelargoniums.

Rosaceae (Rosebud or Noisette)

Rosebuds are hybrids with double, half-opened flowers that do not open fully. They have numerous petals collected in the form of a rose bud.

• Denis is a compact variety that resembles famous variety Appleblossom Rosebud. It is distinguished by a purer pink color of the buds, without a green tint. The flowers are double, soft pink, the edges of the petals are a deeper pink color. The leaves are silvery-green, with a blurred dark zone along the edge.
• Noel Gordon is a dwarf double variety with dense large inflorescences of pink flowers. Leaves with dark zone.
• Pink Rambler – double two-color rosebud-pelargonium. The petals are coral red on the inside and white on the outside. The leaves have a dark zone.

Star Pelargoniums (Stellar)

Thanks to crossings with some species of Australian origin, these pelargoniums have star-shaped leaves and flowers. They are often simply called stellars. Leaves have a brown zone or spot of varying widths, but may not have one. There are varieties with golden and tricolor leaves. The flowers are white, pink, red, sometimes two-colored - simple or double. The narrow, forked upper petals are longer than the lower petals, which have jagged edges. The outline of the flowers resembles a star. Particularly prized are variegated varieties and varieties with golden leaves.

• Bob Newing - miniature star pelargonium. The flowers are orange-red, but the main decoration of the variety is the tricolor leaves, combining green color with a white border and wine-red spots.
• Bronze Butterfly - dwarf variety with salmon-colored flowers and a butterfly-shaped brown zone on the leaves.
• Chine - with bright red flowers and a brown zone on the leaves.

• Gosbrook Robyn Louse is a dwarf pelargonium with pink flowers and a brown zone that fills almost the entire leaf.
• Grandad Mac is a dwarf variety with large dense inflorescences. Flowers with forked petals are salmon-red in color. The leaves are medium sized, with a large brown spot.
• Kitbridge is a dwarf variety with star-shaped leaves of a golden hue and double flowers of deep red color.

Geranium on the windowsill is a classic of the genre in home gardening. And if you think that this flower is too boring and suitable only for grandma’s chest of drawers, then you are deeply mistaken. Modern varieties pelargoniums may be completely different from the boring meter-long “balls”. And the flowers, and the shape of the leaves, and even their smell can be completely different. Interesting? Then let's try to figure out what an ordinary geranium can be.

Species and varietal diversity pelargonium does not allow us to accept a single classification of this plant. But the most common division is into 6 types:

• zonal pelargoniums;
• ivy-leaved pelargoniums (ampeloid);
• royal pelargoniums;
• pelargonium angels;
• unique;
• fragrant pelargoniums.

Zonal pelargoniums - Zonal pelargoniums

The most common species, represented by the largest number of varieties (more than 75 thousand). This pelargonium received the prefix “zonal” because on its leaf blades there is a “zone” painted in a different color - usually in the form of a ring or a spot of color in the center. When there is a lack of lighting, for example in winter, the “zone” disappears, and appears again in the spring.

Zonal pelargonium Orbit Scarlet Eye in balcony boxes

Pelargonium zonalis is a densely leafy, upright bush with flowers collected in umbrella racemes. Its leaves are pubescent and have a specific smell.

The cultivation of zonal pelargonium began in 1710. These inhabitants of window sills were tall and looked like a long tower with small inflorescences. Later, breeders began to develop shorter varieties that could be shaped by pinching. The first such varieties appeared in 1844.

According to the number of flower petals, zonal pelargoniums are divided into:

• non-double (Single Zonal pelargoniums) - the flower consists of 5 petals;
• semi-double (Semi-Double Pelargoium Zonale) - from 6-8 petals;
• terry (Double Zonal pelargoniums) – more than 8 petals.

Among the mass of varieties of zonal pelargoniums, separate subgroups are distinguished:

1. Rosaceae (Rose-bud Zonal pelargoniums)

Zonal pelargoniums with flowers very similar to roses. The first mention of the subgroup appeared in 1876, in an article in the Journal of the Royal horticultural society" The most famous variety is Appleblossum Rosebud.

Zonal pelargonium from the group of rosebud varieties - Millfield Rose

2. Tulip-shaped (Tulipe-bud pelargonium)

Pelargonium flowers resemble unopened tulip buds with 6-9 petals. The subgroup is characterized by dense flowering in the form of a bouquet. Tulip-shaped pelargoniums were obtained in 1966 by the American family of breeders Andrea in Boston. It is believed that the ancestor of the subgroup was the sport (mutation) of Fiat pelargonium, to the appearance of which varietal “tulips” sometimes return.

Tulip pelargonium Patricia Andrea

3. Carnation Pelargonium

The flowers of this subgroup resemble the flowers of carnation. They are quite large, with carved petals.

Carnation pelargonium - variety Diana Palmer

4. Stellar Zonal Pelargonium

These zonal pelargoniums have both leaves and flowers with a sharp, angular, so-called “star” shape. Typically, a flower has two upper petals that are more elongated and narrower than the rest. Star pelargoniums first appeared on the windowsills of amateur gardeners in the early 1950s. in Australia.

Star pelargonium St. Elmos Fire

5. Cactus-flowered Zonal pelargoniums

A very rare subgroup of pelargoniums characterized by long, curled or curled flower petals. They often appear "disheveled" or similar to cactus dahlia flowers. The cactus group has been known since the end of the 19th century; now most of the varietal assortment has been lost.

Pelargonium cactus Mrs. Salter Bevis

6. "Deacons"

The first "Deacons" arose from crossing the zonal miniature Orion and the ivy-leaved pelargonium Blue Peter. Breeder - Stanley Stringer. New varieties of geranium were presented by him at the Chelsea Flower Show in 1970. The features of this subgroup are a compact, miniature bush, abundant flowering. The flowers are red, orange or pink in different shades.

Zonal pelargonium of the “Deacons” group, variety Deacon Birthday

Ivy-leaved pelargoniums

Pelargonium ivy - hanging plants with hanging or creeping shoots 25-100 cm long. Very popular when decorating balconies and loggias, although they can also be used in open ground as ground covers.

Flowers of ampelous pelargonium can be of any shape: single, double, rosebud. Their colors are quite wide: from snow-white to wine-burgundy, almost black.

The leaves of ampelous geranium are smooth, similar to ivy leaves (hence the name of the group). Most varieties have leaves that are quite hard and dense.

Ampelous geranium has been cultivated since the beginning of the 18th century, but it received wide recognition only in the mid-19th century. From that moment on, breeders began to take an active interest in this plant and in 1877 they released the first double hanging pelargonium of the Konig Albert variety.

Royal pelargoniums - Regal pelargoniums

Royal pelargoniums are powerful bushy plants, reaching a height of 50 cm. The flowers are large, up to 4-7 cm in diameter. The edges of the petals are often corrugated and fringed. Their color is never monochromatic due to the obligatory presence of dark spots or stripes along the veins. Many varieties of royal geraniums have darker upper petals than the lower petals. The predominant colors are white, burgundy, dark pink, purple.

Royal Pelargonium Tunia's Perfecta

Royal geranium leaves are jagged and wide. The shape resembles maple leaves, but with smaller and more frequent “teeth”.

By its nature, royal geranium is more capricious than other groups. Its flowering period is no more than 3-4 months (for comparison: zonal pelargonium can bloom with good lighting all year round, without stopping) and then only with a properly arranged period of winter dormancy. In order for flower buds to form, royal geraniums should be kept at a temperature of 10-12°C in winter.

In order for royal pelargonium to bloom, it requires 2-3 months of cool wintering.

Pelargoniums "Angels" - Angel pelargoniums

Many gardeners believe that “Angels” belongs to the series of royal pelargoniums. But that's not true. The first true “Angels” were obtained by the English florist Langley Smith by crossing royal and curly pelargoniums. This happened in the 1930s. Later, new varieties of “Angels” pelargoniums were developed through the process of hybridization within the group itself.

Pelargonium "Angel" - variety Eskay Saar

“Angels” are distinguished from royal pelargoniums by the smaller size of leaves and flowers (diameter 1-2 cm). The type of growth of the “Queens” is vertical, while the “Angels” form hanging bushes.

"Angels" are more persistent and unpretentious than varieties of royal geranium. They grow quickly, need plenty of light and tolerate dry conditions well.

Pelargoniums “Unique” – Unique pelargoniums

“Unicums” is an ancient group of pelargoniums, cultivated since the 60s of the 18th century. It was obtained by crossing royal and shiny (P. fulgidum) pelargoniums. The first variety was given the name Old Unique. Subsequently, all representatives of the group were united under the common name Unique pelargoniums.

Pelargonium “Unicum” – Robin’s Unique

The flowers of "Unicums" are similar to the flowers of royal pelargoniums, but smaller in size. The leaves are dissected, sometimes with a fragrant odor. For example, the leaves of the Paton's Unique variety have a sweet, "peachy" aroma.

In the Victorian era, Unicums were very popular as plants for garden flower beds. The plants are quite large and tall. To bloom, their height must be 40-50 cm. It bushes poorly on its own, pinching or pruning is required.

Scented-leaved pelargoniums

Fragrant geraniums form a group of varieties whose leaves emit aromas of different shades.

Most “fragrances” are unprepossessing in appearance; their flowers are small, simple, most often pink or white. The leaves are palmately lobed, with uneven angular or wavy edges. The plant forms a branched, loose bush, growing up to 1 m in height.

Fragrant geranium Sarah Jane has a light citrus aroma

Scented geraniums are grown for their scent. Their leaves can smell like pineapple, peach, apple, verbena, grapefruit, nutmeg, oriental spices, roses, pine needles, wormwood, mint, etc.

Choose varieties and flavors:

• Islington Peppermint – pure mint flavor, without impurities
• Mabel Gray - strong and distinct lemon scent
• Brilliantine - perfume smell, similar to cologne
• Fruity - sweet fruity smell
• Orange Fizz - the strongest aroma of lemon zest
• Candy Dancer – rose scent
• P.grossularioides – sweet, confectionery smell, with hints of coconut flakes
• p. odoratissimum - apple aroma
• Lady Plymouth – smells like menthol
• Gemstone - delicate aroma of lemon balm
• Orsett – pine scent (juniper, cypress)
• Clorinda – bright aroma of spruce needles
• Fragran – distinct scent of wormwood
• Staghorn Oak - strong "forest" smell
• Godfrey’s Pride - “perfume” with notes of pine, spices and mint
• Fair Ellen – “forest”, woody smell
• Fernleaf – pine needle scent
• p. Moliconum - smells like pineapples

Most fragrant geraniums appeared in the process of crossing species of pelargonium. Although, some of them are species in themselves (for example, p. Odoratissimum - the most fragrant pelargonium).

In the 18th century, fragrant geranium was used in rich homes as a natural air freshener and “perfume” on the windowsill. Until now, this plant is very popular among amateur gardeners and private collectors.

Of the old ones, I only have two stellars. I didn’t take a photo of Lotta Lundberg’s mass flowering, but I “caught” Godshill yesterday.
Godshill - speckled pelargonium. Red dots and streaks break through her salmon-pink petals, and sometimes whole petals are bright red. This happens due to the fact that the plant has a gene for a wild bright red color, but for some reason it does not appear in most of the cells (it does not work, or, as geneticists say, it is suppressed).

As a result, charming variegated flowers appear, each of which is unique and inimitable :)
However, this chimeric color, like that of Saintpaulias, is unstable. And, when vegetative propagation sports happen - a return to wild red.
Sometimes a chimera plant will grow a shoot that will bloom with pure red flowers. If you root it, you will get a new line, no longer variegated.

This year I saw another stellar that I really want to get into my collection. This is a sport from the Bev Foster variety. The variety itself is like this:

It looks good in the photo, but in real life it’s quite pale, although the flowers are so interesting. So, the sport from this variety has returned to the wild bright red color of the petals. When I saw the blooming sport, the first association was: a scarlet flower! So bright flower. The variety itself is a medium-sized stellar, with a nicely shaped compact bush. In general, in the summer I’ll go to the owner for a cutting :)

Stellars are a group of pelargoniums, the second name in the Russian Internet is “star-shaped pelargoniums”. Plants are characterized by good self-branching: the ones that don’t need to be formed - they will form themselves better than anyone else! And, in general, the group is very unpretentious, they take root easily, do not cause chlorosis, and bloom profusely.
So far, in addition to Godshill and Lotta, I now have in my collection a miniature bonny and a snow white Vectis Snow, but, if possible, I will get something else.

Stellar or star pelargonium is an amazing plant, unlike the classic varieties, which most gardeners have yet to recognize and appreciate.

The flowering of the terry pelargonium Lotta Lundberg cannot be missed. The star-shaped flowers seem to glow in a rich pink hue and are collected in round, dense inflorescences. Strong brownish-colored flower stalks and expressive leaves with a dark zone only add decorativeness to this variety.

The bushes are compact, miniature, suitable for keeping in an apartment, but will not go unnoticed in the garden, near a rocky hill or in a flowerpot.

Another spectacular stellar is the Bronze Butterfly pelargonium, which is distinguished by bright inflorescences of star-shaped salmon-colored flowers and decorative leaves with a dark figured zone in the center of the leaf blade.

Star pelargoniums, including this one interesting variety, not to be confused with plants that produce double flowers, nor with rosaceous or tulip-shaped varieties. The shape of the corolla in this case is closest to that of a clove. Semi-double flowers consist of feathery, salmon-colored petals dissected along the edge.

The plant will produce the greatest effect when planted in a well-lit place, carefully cared for and pruned.

Compact star bushes zonal pelargonium Richard Hodgson is loved by many fans indoor plants, while the variety, according to flower growers, has absorbed the best features of both star-shaped and classical plants.

Bushes are not required painstaking care and formations, the plant independently gives side shoots and supports good shape. Even without inflorescences, the bushes look attractive thanks to the “petal” characteristic of stellars, with a dark contrasting zone in the middle of the leaf blade. But when flower stalks appear, the plant shows all its charm.

The flowers of this pelargonium variety, as in the photo, have a complex color. On a white or pinkish background, which becomes more saturated towards the tips of the petals, bright stripes, specks or very large areas of red or carmine color are clearly visible. At the same time, like all stellars, the petals of Richard Hodgson are jagged. The corolla is very airy, terry with noticeable red stamens.

Delicate, tremulous pelargonium Flecks is a miniature star-shaped plant that delights the gardener with semi-double star flowers of a warm pink-salmon hue. The middle of the flower is lightened, and towards the edges of the figuratively cut petals the tone becomes warm and rich.

On a small bush that holds its shape well, covered with small leaves, large, voluminous inflorescences look great. The variety is not picky, blooms easily and does not shed its flowers for a long time.

Dwarf pelargonium Gosbrook Robyn Louise is a wonderful choice for the home. Small neat bushes of this pelargonium variety, as in the photo, bloom profusely and can become a decoration for any garden.

The plant does not have a high growth rate, does not strive to grow upward, the shoots form a dense spreading crown. The leaves of this variety of pelargonium, like those of other stellars, are seriously different from the rounded foliage of classic zonal varieties. But this only adds charm to the bushes until double pink and lilac flowers appear above them. Characteristic corollas - concave petals resembling a tiny boat.

Among the dwarf pelargoniums with star-shaped flowers, one cannot help but notice the Hulverstone variety. Not only is Hulverstone pelargonium not demanding of care, it almost independently forms a compact crown, the variety stands out for its bright, almost yellow, light foliage, making the plant literally glow on the windowsill.

The inflorescences of these pelargoniums are very fluffy, similar to white and pink pompoms. Individual flowers are double, with a paler center and bright, carrot-salmon curly petals.

The miniature Elmfield pelargonium is decorated not only with inflorescences of medium-sized, deep red flowers with silver speckles and stripes of semi-double flowers, but also with rich green foliage with purple spots on each of the cloves.

Very unusual appearance plants, and the ability to branch well and take their time with vertical growth attracts people to the variety increased attention flower growers.

Dwarf pelargonium Kitbridge Vic Caws June Patricia, delighting with bright scarlet flowers, is a godsend for the windowsill. The inflorescences reminiscent of “Christmas stars” will not allow you to forget about your favorite holiday even in summer, and the foliage, which shows all the signs of decorative in the light, will delight you even in winter.

In good light, chocolate-colored spots are clearly visible on the leaf blades. The bush is easy to shape and blooms profusely.

Like a true miniature, the Rushmoor Golden Ruffles pelargonium grows very slowly, readily produces side shoots and blooms profusely.

The variety can rightfully be classified as variegated, since the small golden leaves of pelargonium show a dark orange-brown zone in the sun. The inflorescences consist of delicate pink-salmon star-shaped flowers with elongated, split petals. The color of the corolla is heterogeneous. Towards the center and along the edges of the intricately curved petals, the shade loses intensity. Bright orange stamens are visible in the center of the flower.

The variety is ideal for home grown and can easily be placed on an apartment window sill.

Pelargonium Starstorm with an abundance of speckled double flowers is a godsend for gardeners who do not have free space for flower pots, but wishing to receive so unusual plant. The bushes of this variety are very small, beautifully branched and unpretentious.

The flowering of this pelargonium can be called record-breaking. Snow-white flowers with scarlet spots and stripes alternate with almost completely red corollas, which only gives the bushes additional charm.

The unusual variegated pelargonium Vancouver Centennial is not similar to any of the described plants. Some flower growers consider its main advantage to be graceful umbrella inflorescences with tiny scarlet flowers in the shape of carnations. And some prefer bright burgundy-purple leaves with a green border along the edge of the plate and along the veins. The flowering is abundant and long, and the foliage is a delight to the eye all year round.

Pelargonium forms neat bushes that do not require long shaping and show all their advantages in full force in the sun. The variety is suitable for both home cultivation and for planting in the garden, for example, as an edging of paths. Bright spots between stones or in the background ornamental shrubs and conifers.

Video about star pelargonium variety Borthwood