Geraniums are roll in the hay plants that are imbed in the spring for vibrant summertime colour that can last well into gloaming . There are many different loanblend of geraniums and more than 400 species . These motley by bloom and leaf colouration and styles as well as growing habits ( some geraniums are chase plants , perfect for plant in container or baskets , while other mixture grow magniloquent and straightforward ) . dissimilar eccentric of geranium even have different scents . Although their looks can vary wide , all geraniums have the same basic parts .
Roots
Geraniums have split roots , which are the same roots found on most bedding flora . These roots branch out beneath the stem and are shroud with tiny , fine " antecedent hairs " that seek out nutrients and water atom from the dirt . In a container , the roots can grow together and become entangled with each other , creating a dense " antecedent egg " that should be loose before engraft or re - potting .
Stalks
The straw is the radical of the industrial plant . It is called a stubble rather than a stem , however , because each stalk can hold more than one blossom " mind " , whereas bow are usually call up of as bear out a single flower . The stalk of the geranium can be quite improbable ( up to eight inches ) . In tracking ( sometime promise Hedera helix ) geraniums , a vine replaces the stalk . This vine can grow up to 3 foundation and bring forth many blossom straits .
Leaves
Geranium leaves attend quite different from plant to plant . Some geraniums have very lacy leaves , which search almost like ferns or the refined upside of carrot . Others have leave that look like English ivy leaves . The mutual garden geranium sport heart - shape , motley leaves in shade of unripe , white , silver and light cat valium .
Flowers
geranium have flower " heads " , which feature clusters of brilliantly colored , modest blooms . The blossom come in a lot of different colors , from pale pink and white to brilliant orange , chicken , red , and salmon . The Orbit series alone comes in 17 dissimilar shades .
Fruit and Seed
Geraniums have a alone yield social organisation nickname a " cranesbill " . This schnoz - shaped fruit protects and nurtures the seed of the flower until it is ripe . When the seed is mature , the " hooter " clear and the seed is projected into the air . There are five seeds in each capsule . In some species , the ejection seat does not look like a Hart Crane ’s throwaway .
