Successfully grow the popular, delicately beautiful, yet reliable geranium. The hardy varieties covered in this essential illustrated introduction aren’t restricted to conservatories or sunny balconies; these perennials provide excellent ground cover, pretty herbaceous foliage, and colorful pink or purple flowers. See how to choose the best variety for your soil and situation, and find out about care, cultivation, planting, and propagation. There’s a list of recommended varieties and cultivars for best results.
David Hibberd sits on the Geranium Council at the Royal Horticultural Societies. For many years he ran Axletree Nursery in Kent. Now in retirement he is a full time writer, lecturer and gardener.