Geranium Plants

How to choose geraniums

There's a wealth of choice when it comes to geraniums and pelargoniums – the FAQs below will help you decide which are the right ones for you to buy!

What are the best geraniums for trailing in hanging baskets or containers?

Geranium 'peltatum Red' is a classic ivy-leaved geranium with deep red flowers and glossy, trailing foliage. It's perfect for bold, vibrant displays. If you're looking for a softer touch, the elegant Geranium 'Grandeurreg Ivy Velvet' produces red blooms against rich green foliage, spilling over window boxes and hanging baskets in abundance. For a curated collection of top-performing trailing geraniums, try our Geranium Trailing Collection, which gives you a varied colour scheme with minimal effort and upkeep.

Which pelargoniums are best for shade?

Pelargoniums need full sun to flower well, although they will all tolerate shade for part of the day. Geranium phaeum varieties, including ‘Joseph Green’ and ‘Sambor’, are ideal for shade. The soft white flowers of Geranium pletatum ‘White’ stand out beautifully in shaded corners. It’s a great choice for brightening up north- or east-facing spots with indirect light.

Which geraniums flower for the longest period?

Geranium ‘Rozanne’ is a well-loved hardy geranium for continuous bloom, sometimes flowering with large, violet-blue flowers, from late spring right through to the first frosts with very little maintenance. It's perfect for borders. Try Geranium 'Balcon Red' in baskets and containers; it offers a long summer display, and thrives in sunny spots.