Geranium
Pelargonium spp. · Geraniaceae
The icon of Italian balconies, tough and floriferous.
Balcony Plants · Flowers · Beginner Plants
Updated on 2026-07-17
Overview
Geraniums (Pelargonium) are drought-tolerant perennials with long blooms and vivid colors.
How to grow it
Sunny balconies, winter shelter indoors.
Watering
When the topsoil feels dry.
Light
Full or part sun.
Soil
Well-draining, sand-enriched.
Fertilizing
Geranium feed every 10 days in season.
Pruning
Remove yellow leaves and spent blooms.
Repotting
Every 2 years in spring.