by johnah on November 11, 2020
Alpine Geranium Plant Facts
The Alpine Geranium (Gerbera foetida) is one of the most popular plants in Europe. It grows well in all climates, but it prefers cool temperatures. Its flowers are white with pink centers and they last from two to four weeks depending on temperature. They have been used since ancient times for their medicinal properties, especially for treating coughs and colds.
It was once considered a symbol of purity and innocence. Today, it is known as the “white lady” because of its delicate appearance.
It’s easy to grow and requires little care. You can plant them anywhere you want, but they prefer moist soil where they will thrive. If you live in an area that gets too much rain or snow, then Alpine Geraniums may not survive at all!
They are very tolerant of poor soil conditions. They can tolerate even sandy soils if there is enough moisture around them. The only thing they don’t like is soggy soil. With this in mind, make sure to plant them in a place where they will not get too much water or too little.
They can grow up to a height of 16-20 inches and width of 12-14 inches. It has tiny leaves on its stems, which helps it retain moisture during dry spells. They have been cultivated for centuries in gardens all around the world.
Alpine Geraniums are one of the most common annuals grown in United States and other parts of the world. They are also used as cut flowers, especially in weddings. If you want a long-lasting wedding bouquet, then you should choose to use alpine geraniums. They can also be planted along walkways or garden paths for a nice aesthetic appeal.
Alpine Geraniums are one of the easiest plants to grow. They can survive in poor soil and they are resistant to most insect predators. Even animals have a hard time destroying them because of their thick foliage.
Alpine Geranium Care
If you want your alpine geraniums to bloom more than just once, then you must deadhead (remove spent flowers). You can do this by hand or you can use pruners. If you don’t deadhead your alpine geraniums, then they will develop seeds, which is perfectly fine as well.
If you live in an area that gets too much rain or too much sun, then your alpine geraniums may not like it there. They prefer somewhere with partial shade and moist soil.
You should avoid planting them somewhere that has been chemically treated. If you do this, then it may cause damage to the plant and it may not survive.
You can propagate alpine geraniums by taking cuttings in the spring time. They will grow roots if they are placed in tepid water. You should place a rooting hormone on the ends of the cuttings before placing them in water.
You can also propagate alpine geraniums by dividing the clumps. Do this in the spring time when they are still growing. You can separate large clumps with your hands or you can use a garden fork to do this.
Alpine geraniums can also be grown from seeds, but this method takes much longer to do. You will probably have better luck with the other methods mentioned earlier.
Alpine Geranium Trivia
The word “geranium” comes from the Greek word “granon”, which means “crane’s bill.” This refers to the shape of the seedpods.
Alpine geraniums have been used as a food flavoring in times past. However, it doesn’t have a very strong taste so it isn’t used much anymore.
Alpine geraniums have been used in perfumes and as a strewing herb for many centuries.
Alpine geraniums have been found in the grave of King Tutankhamen.
Alpine geraniums can be grown from flower seeds that have been found in the tombs of ancient Aztecs in Mexico. These seeds have been dated from around the sixteenth century.
Alpine geraniums can be used as a substitute to Sage if you are in a pinch.
Sources & references used in this article:
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Two Pelargonium species from Turkey and northern Iraq by MAT Johnson, B Mathew – The Kew Magazine, 1993 – JSTOR
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Cultivation of the genus Pelargonium under glass by S Carlquist, DR Bissing – Biotropica, 1976 – JSTOR
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Phylogenetic position of the Hawaiian geraniums based on rbcL Sequences by AB Costin, AB Costin, CJ Totterdell, M Gray – 2000 – books.google.com
The flora of the Drakensberg alpine centre by PF Yeo – 2001 – Batsford
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