Pelargonium aka Geranium

Pelargonium and Geranium are two related genera of flowering plants in the family Geraniaceae. Pelargonium includes approximately 280 species of perennials, succulents, and shrubs, commonly known as geraniums, pelargoniums, or storksbills. On the other hand, Geranium is a separate genus with 422 species of annual, biennial, and perennial plants, also known as geraniums or cranesbills. While Geranium species are mainly herbaceous plants that die down in winter, Pelargonium species are evergreen perennials found in warm temperate and tropical regions, particularly in southern Africa. They are known for their drought and heat tolerance, although they can only withstand minor frosts. Many Pelargonium species are popular garden plants, grown as houseplants or bedding plants in temperate regions. They have a long flowering period, with flowers typically in shades of red, orange, or white. The cultivars of Pelargonium have been extensively bred, resulting in a wide variety of sizes, flower colors, leaf forms, and aromatic foliage. One specific Pelargonium variety is 'Stellar Deanna Westwood', which is an evergreen perennial with bushy growth reaching about 40cm in height. It features lime-green foliage with a central red zone and pointed lobes. This variety produces clusters of vivid pink flowers from spring to autumn. Geraniums, or cranesbills, are found in temperate regions worldwide and the mountainous areas of the tropics, particularly in the eastern part of the Mediterranean region. They have palmately cleft leaves that are generally circular in shape. The flowers have five petals and come in various colors such as white, pink, purple, or blue, often with distinctive veining. Geraniums can thrive in different types of soil, as long as it is not waterlogged. They can be propagated through semiripe cuttings, seeds, or division during autumn or spring.