Tuesday, March 29, 2011

The Tenacious Geranium


There is an incredible geranium blossoming in the south windows at the farmhouse. Probably at least three years old, this geranium just can't give up on life. It loves creating these soft pink blooms that paint our winter souls with summer colors.

This plant put out blossom after blossom for a second season last summer. I figured it might be almost done, but, no, this plant is an over achiever of all potted geraniums. Left to dry out during the fall in a very low light corner of the west entryway, the geranium responded to a good pruning and fresh watering in late December.

Here it is again, producing luscious buds and blooms that resemble pink clouds. I haven't had any luck with rooting cuttings from it yet, but I will continue to try since this amazing plant is working its way into my gardening heart.