A Simple Overview.

The Geraniaceae family has four main groups.

Pelargonium. Our speciality. A very diverse group with a wide variety of plant types. Often mistakingly marketed as ‘Geraniums’ the ‘Zonal Pelargonium’ section is the most common and widely sold throughout the developed world. The majority of Pelargonium species originate from South Africa making them frost tender but over the centuries both commercial and amateur breeders, along with natural mutations, have been cross bred to produce an array of cultivars that are available today. More Information
Right. A modern double red Zonal variety bred for Exhibition work.

Geranium. Native to north European countries these hardy herbaceous perennials are easy to grow in the garden in fertile well drained soil. They generally flower throughout the early part of summer and die back in the autumn to regrow the following spring. Right. Geranium ‘Ann Folkard’. More Information.

Monsonia. Named after the plant collector Lady Anne Monson an historic collector who worked in the South African Capes. This is a rarer genus with few know plant but those available are very attractive. Right. Monsonia speciosa. Photo. Jenny Peers.

Erodium. Generally a small growing herbaceous alpine type plant the majority of which are very hardy and suitable for mountainous terrain. Often collected as an alpine plant. Right Erodium trifolium.