How to grow rosebud geranium at home and in the garden? Description of the flower and its popular varieties

Description of appearance

Rosebud geranium is a perennial that belongs to the Geranium family. It is distinguished by a branched rhizome. It has a herbaceous and tough stem, which over time becomes woody at the bottom. The leaves are lobed, the cutouts on the leaf blade do not exceed 1/3 of the half-width. The fruits of the plant are box-shaped.

Attention : Geranium is propagated by seeds and cuttings. The plant has a positive attitude towards abundant watering and loves warmth.

Difference from tulip-shaped

Very often these two types of plants are confused with each other. But rosebud geranium is distinguished by more lush and double flowers, reminiscent of roses and collected in large inflorescences.

What it is?

Zonal geranium is a very lush perennial subshrub with a straight stem, which is densely covered with green, rounded, jagged leaves; they are attached to the trunk with a long petiole. The height can reach up to a meter.
Along the edges of the sheet there are brown or dark green edgings in the form of circles, zones painted in a different color stand out, which is why the name “zonal” comes from it.

At the top of the stem, on long peduncles, there are flowers of various colors, collected in spherical inflorescences or in umbrellas. When you press the stems and leaves, a peculiar tart aroma comes out , since the plant contains healing essential oils.

Popular pink varieties and photos with them

Let's consider varieties of beautiful rosebud geranium. Also in the photo you can see blooming rosaceous plants, for example, Rosita with bright pink flowers, or Terry with amazing crimson roses and other varieties of geranium.

Apple Blossom Rosebud

This plant forms small perennial bushes with large and lush apical inflorescences. The umbrellas are dense, obtained from densely double buds. The only drawback of the culture is its tendency to grow rapidly , as a result of which it is necessary to regularly prune.

Tulip-shaped

This is a miniature bush in which all the inflorescences are collected together. They have a dark pink color. Caring for the crop is not difficult, which is why the variety is so valued by gardeners. You can learn about tulip-shaped geraniums, cultivation characteristics and varieties of this type of flower here.

Red

This is a miniature plant that does not grow much. The apical shoots are burgundy in color, and chaotic strokes are scattered across the petals of the flower . The disadvantage of this variety is that it is difficult to get side shoots, so it is not always possible to form a bush.

Terry

This is another amazing variety of rosebud geranium, whose buds take on crimson, purple and coral colors. They bloom like umbrellas.

Rosita

This variety fascinates with its beautiful flowers. Their shape is reminiscent of buttercups, but they have a terry structure and a bright pink color. The plant develops slowly, but flowering lasts a long time - for 2 weeks.

Varieties and varieties

Thanks to selection, various varieties with lush flowering and varied colors have appeared. Not only the inflorescences are beautifully colored, but also the leaves of some varieties.

Vectis rosebud

Vectis rosebud

The variety is characterized by its small size, and dense inflorescences of double buds are formed on long peduncles. The petals are colored red, the outer side of the petal is always lighter.

Pac viva Rosita

Pac viva Rosita

One of the most popular varieties for indoor growing. But to obtain lush flowering within 5-6 months, the plant needs attention. Regular watering and fertilizing will allow the formation of double buds on long peduncles. Each inflorescence contains 15-16 flowers.

Appleblossom rosebud

Appleblossom rosebud

The variety has a beautiful heterogeneous color. The color of the petals changes from white to light green. The edge of the petal has a pink edge. The leaves are rich green. The plant grows quickly and needs regular pruning. Old stems lose their leaves and decorative appearance.

It is believed that this is the favorite variety of the Queen of England.

April snow

April snow

The white, large flowers of this variety have distinctive pink stripes along the edges. Which adds volume to the flowers. The bud is multi-petalled, loose. The leaves are large, emerald green.

Millfield rose

Millfield rose

This pink pelargonium is most often found in landscaping. The excellent combination of zonal and ivy-leaved pelargonium made it possible to obtain this delicate hybrid. Very resistant, able to withstand sudden changes in temperature and cold snap. On hot days it is necessary to increase watering. The buds are large, collected in a dense inflorescence, pale pink. The bud shape is ovoid, very reminiscent of roses. It takes a long time to enter the phase of active growth and flowering (not earlier than the second year).

Denise

Denise

This pink geranium was bred from the group of zonal pelargoniums and retained all their positive qualities. Despite the fact that the bush is medium in size, pruning must be done regularly. Delicate buds with a pink gradient are collected in a perfect spherical inflorescence. The leaves are green, with a darker area like all zonal varieties.

Anita

Denise

An excellent variety that does not require special attention and strong regular pruning. The plant is compact, up to 50 centimeters. The leaf blades are light, slightly corrugated. Caps of delicate pink buds form on long peduncles. The petals are round in shape, collected in dense buds and inflorescences. The buds do not open until the end, which makes them look like garden roses.

Achievement

Achievement

A distinctive feature of this variety is the soft silky sheen on the pink petals. The buds are multi-petaled, loose, and open widely. The petals curl slightly outward. The leaf blade is light green with a zonal ring. The bush is medium in size, requires pruning, but is easy to care for.

Pink rambler

Pink rambler

A medium-sized plant with dark pink petals. The outer side of the petal is noticeably lighter. The leaf plate is corrugated, green. The bush is perfect for outdoor landscaping and requires constant pruning.

Pac viva Carolina

Pac viva Carolina

This varietal group is characterized by very large inflorescences. The densely double buds have greenish tints and become lilac as they ripen. As the buds open, they reveal a green center. The subshrub grows up to 1 meter and continues to bloom for 6 months. Leaves are smooth, with a glossy sheen

Where and how to plant it?

It is better to replant the plant in March. To do this, you need to prepare a spacious plastic container. Lay a layer of drainage and fill 1/3 of the container with nutritious soil purchased at the store.

After the preparatory work, replant the plant using the transshipment method, distribute the roots and add soil, compact it and water it.

Lighting and location

To grow rosebud geranium, you need a well-lit room in which there will be no direct sunlight. But a room that is too dark and shaded is not suitable, because geranium is a light-loving crop. It is important to monitor the room temperature, which should be 17-23 degrees Celsius.

Soil requirements

Rosebud geranium prefers to grow in loose, moist and nutritious soil. It should be well breathable and have a neutral pH level.

You can buy soil in a specialized store or prepare it yourself . If you prepare it yourself, you will need to mix the following ingredients:

• turf soil - 4 parts;
• peat – 2 parts;
• sand – 1 part;
• perlite – 1 part;
• humus - 2 parts.

Home care

Humidity and watering

The plant does not have any special requirements for humidity, but it is important to maintain it within 60-70%. To do this, the room must be regularly ventilated.

Frequent moistening is unacceptable for geraniums, as this causes them to rot . It is necessary to moisten the soil as needed. Also check it regularly for moisture. If there is liquid, then there is no need to water the plant. When the soil crumbles and leaves no traces on your hands, it is simply necessary to irrigate it.

Do not use hot or too cold water for irrigation. It is better to use liquid that has settled in advance.

Tip : Geranium should be sprayed with a spray bottle every week. Wipe the leaves and stem with a damp cloth.

Feeding

It is recommended to use fertilizers before and during flowering . In spring, mineral fertilizers are used. They are used once every 2-3 weeks, and the dosage is calculated individually. As soon as the buds begin to form, add phosphorus-potassium compounds to the fertilizing. At the beginning of autumn, additional drugs are eliminated so that the plant can prepare for winter.

Trimming

The plant should be pruned after it has flowered. First, you need to inspect the flower and remove those parts that need to be fixed. If the stems are too long, remove them. If it is necessary for new shoots to form, then pruning should be done above the node.

In autumn, the stems need to be cut back by 1/3 . But since the flower continues to grow in winter, after the formation of the 5th bud, the bush needs to be pinched.

Common diseases and pests

When growing rosebud geranium, the following problems are possible:

1. 
   The leaves are withering . This is a signal that the room is too warm or the plant is standing near the radiator. To save the flower, you need to increase the humidity and increase the air humidity.

2. The leaves have changed color . This indicates too much watering or not enough light.
3. Spots on leaves . They indicate a viral infection. To save the flower, it must be transplanted into another soil and the plant treated with fungicides. Also conduct an inspection for parasites. In any case, it does not interfere with treatment with an aspirin solution (1.25 per 10 liters of water).
4. The flowers are drying up . This is a symptom of fungus. To combat it, you need to treat the plant with Bordeaux mixture 5% or phytosporin.
5. Whitefly and aphids. Fitoverim is used for processing. Be sure to treat the plant that is located nearby.
6. Gray rot . This is the most dangerous enemy. The disease can be recognized by the presence of brown spots on the leaves of the flower. It is characterized by rapid spread. Treatment must be comprehensive. For these purposes, fungicides are used, nitrogen-containing fertilizers are excluded, watering and spraying are reduced, and soil looseness is monitored. In addition, the room should be well lit.
7. The plant is withering . This is the result of fungal activity. The disease can be recognized by the presence of yellow and wilting lower leaves. If no action is taken, yellowness will begin to affect the remaining leaves. Trichodermin is used for treatment. You also need to change the soil mixture, as some fungi can remain viable in the soil for 15 years.

Caring for terry pelargonium

Regardless of the type, terry pelargoniums are not demanding to care for, unless it is an ampelous form (ivy-leaved variety) - it is more whimsical and delicate. The first thing you should think about is the temperature. Despite the fact that pelargonium is often called a house geranium, it is not one. This variety does not have resistance to cold and especially frost. The maximum temperature drop that can withstand is +10 degrees of heat.

In summer, you can keep the plant on an east or west window. On a windowsill with a southern orientation, it is recommended to shade perennials, especially if we are talking about ivy-leaved species. In dry times, outdoor flowers are watered more often, regulating water exchange so that moisture does not stagnate in the soil and does not provoke the development of fungus.

In winter, you don’t have to put the plant into dormancy if you can provide it with optimal daylight hours. If you keep terry pelargonium outdoors in the summer, then so that the next season it can adapt to the street again, cut the plant under the stump in the fall and leave it to overwinter in a cool room. The optimal wintering temperature is 10-12 degrees Celsius.

Lighting plays an important role. It is responsible for the abundance and duration of flowering. With a lack of light, the bush loses its neat appearance and begins to grow strongly, stretching the stems towards the light. On long shoots, loose and non-decorative inflorescences with small flowers may form. It is best to provide the plant with long daylight hours with bright, diffused lighting.

Features of reproduction

To propagate rosebud geranium, the seed method and cuttings are used.

Seminal

1. Wrap the planting material in damp gauze. Leave it for 7-10 days in a room where there is no dry air. During this time, monitor the moisture content of the fabric.
2. When the seeds swell, transplant them into the prepared substrate. Cover the container with polyethylene and water the soil regularly.
3. As soon as a sprout appears and 4 leaves grow on it, the film can be removed and the plants can be planted in separate pots.
4. The grown plant is placed in a container of suitable volume. It is better to use a clay pot, as this material allows air to pass through better. Drainage laid in a layer of 3 cm will prevent rotting of the root system.

Cuttings

Geranium cuttings can be carried out throughout the year , but the best time is from March to July. Procedure:

1. 
   Cut a semi-lignified cutting from the mother plant, which will have 3-5 internodes, since the green and grassy one will not take root.

2. Use only purchased soil, adding vermiculite to it.
3. Pour the nutrient mixture into transparent plastic cups and plant the prepared cuttings. Preparation of planting material includes cutting, removing leaves and air drying for 30-40 minutes.
4. In the first days, water carefully so as not to overwater or overdry.
5. Rooting of cuttings occurs under lamps for 2-3 weeks.
6. As soon as the first roots form, you can add more fertile soil.

The familiar geranium, this unpretentious and incredibly beautiful flower, is famous for its most amazing variety of species and varieties. How to choose what to plant in the garden or on the windowsill? Our articles will help you navigate. From them you can learn about the perennial Peony and the annual Robert, about Rosanna, which blooms all summer, about hybrids of the Angel variety and the interesting Plenum geranium, read what is good about Max Fry, how to care for the fragrant Lemon and fragrant, how to grow black geranium.

Comments (11)

• Yana

  09.29.2017 at 00:21 |
  My red geranium roses grew and bloomed beautifully in my old apartment, but after moving, it began to shed its leaves. Unfortunately, the windows of the new apartment face north, even in summer there is little light. I'm thinking about buying a plant lamp before the geraniums completely disappear.

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  Andrey Expert Fruit Garden

  27.10.2018 at 14:55 |

  Good afternoon, Yana! Yes, using a phytolamp can significantly improve the life of your seedling. But we want to warn you that what is useful for plants is not always useful for you and me! The same applies to the spectrum of the lamp. It is harmful for a person to be in the places where they work! Therefore, you have a choice: either turn on the lamp while you are away from the kitchen (so as not to injure your eyesight), or equip a “Growbox” in your apartment, equipped with phytolamps, but protected from unintentionally getting an excess part of the spectrum into your eyes.

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  Basil

  04/22/2019 at 00:36 |

  Don't scare people with your ignorance. Plants calmly survive the winter under LED lamps of 10-20 W 4000k and some grow and bloom.

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  Yulia Expert Plodogorod

  04/22/2019 at 07:20 pm |

  Hello, Vasily! Indeed, it is worth noting that lamps for indoor flowers exist in several types and have different effects on humans and plants.

  Fluorescent phytolamps contain mercury. But as long as the flask is intact, it poses no danger. This type has a certain negative effect on human vision due to the increased pulsation coefficient, that is, the blinking of the light source. This influence manifests itself in irritability and fatigue.

  Mercury products are not as effective directly for illumination, but they are also less harmful to health than the previous type. The risk increases if the integrity of the lamp is compromised. Sodium varieties are also less harmful than fluorescent ones, however, with prolonged exposure they can provoke eye diseases.

  As you noted, LED light sources are the best option for a number of reasons. They pulsate less and are more effective for indoor flowers. Long-term interaction can cause visual strain and fatigue; this should be taken into account, for example, when reading or working at a computer near a plant, which requires additional lighting.

  Low power almost completely eliminates even this risk. We would like to note that in cheap options there may still be increased pulsation, so it is better to choose more expensive analogues.

  In general, low-power LED phytolamps are considered the safest.

  The previous comments about the dangers of some lamps are quite appropriate so that the user can choose the appropriate safe option.

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