These South African beauties are hardy and easy to care for, and their abundant inflorescences captivate with a riot of colors and shapes.Experts from Pelargonium for Europe show how, thanks to geraniums, it is easy to transform balconies, terraces and gardens into blooming oases of relaxation.
Blooming oases with geraniums
Plants have a decorative function and affect our body and mind.They improve well-being, therefore they play an important role in creating the perfect holiday mood.Reason enough to generously fill balconies, terraces and gardens with them. When selecting plants, pay attention to their requirements. The geranium is an absolute favorite that blooms both in full sun and partially shaded areas.
This undemanding, profusely flowering and surprisingly diverse plant quickly turns ordinary places into colorful, flowering oasesNew varieties with beautiful shapes and intensely colored flowers are very popular, which are suitable for creating decorations in modern and elegant style.Floral screens allow you to create an intimate and cozy atmosphere in large open spaces. They take up little space and quickly transform terraces and balconies into soothing places for the senses.
Pleasure for the senses
Savoring your morning coffee in the fresh air promises a wonderful day. It is enough to have food and drinks on hand to feel the holiday. We do not have to stay in an atmospheric restaurant or in a restaurant garden, all you need is your own balcony or terrace. On non-working days, all meals can turn into an open-air feast. All you need is colorful geraniums in boxes and pots, which guarantee a pleasant atmosphere.They can also be displayed on the table in decorative casings.
For such decoration, bed and English geraniums and varieties called 'Angeleyes' (with smaller shoots, leaves and flowers) are called angelic. They bloom so profusely that they resemble a bouquet of summer flowers.
DIY idea: Blooming ornament for warm summer evenings
DIY enthusiasts can create sophisticated table decorations. The flowering lantern can be made in no time. To prepare it, you need multicolored geraniums, two different sizes, terracotta pots, expanded clay, potting soil, a small glass and a candle.First, put a candle in a glass and put it in a smaller pot.
Then, fill the larger pot with a layer of expanded clay, which will allow drainage of excess water and soil. Then we place a small pot with a glass in the center of the larger pot so that the glass with a candle is visible. Finally, we plant the geraniums in a larger pot.Tip: Geraniums need a lot of space, so be sure to prepare large pots.
Holidays in your own garden
Why travel long distances when the best place is at your fingertips? On days off, it's great to relax in your own garden.Easy-care geraniums, thanks to their vivid colors and delightful flowers, create the perfect holiday atmosphere.Adequate decorations and equipment can turn a garden shed into a summer house. Easy-care geraniums of various sizes and shapes add cheerful, colorful accents.
Geraniums bloom long and profusely when properly watered, with plenty of light and nutrients. Unlike other summer flowers, they do not suffer permanent damage when they are left without water for a shorter period.
The author of the text and photos is the initiative: Pelargonium for Europe
