Garden Geranium

The Garden Geranium (Pelargonium × hortorum, Geraniaceae) is a small, perennial shrub belonging to the Geraniaceae family. It has herbaceous branches that emerge from a woody base, and grows to a height ranging between fifty and ninety cm. Native to southern Africa, it is cultivated in urban environments in Riyadh City, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The Garden Geranium has herbaceous branches that emerge from a woody base, reaching a height of up to ninety cm and a width of seventy cm. Its vertical and horizontal growth extends to about one m. It has fleshy, evergreen leaves that cover the plant from all sides, with lobed edges. The flowers are pink and aromatic, usually appearing in terminal clusters. Their colors vary depending on the species and typically bloom from early March to mid-June.

The Garden Geranium can be propagated through cuttings, seed planting, or transplanting seedlings. It requires high maintenance and abundant irrigation but can withstand drought and light frost. It thrives in nutrient-rich, well-drained soil and needs regular pruning to promote new growth.

The Garden Geranium has a variety of colors, attractive leaves, and flowers that typically have five petals and bloom in spring. It is well-suited for cultivation in homes, pots, decorative containers, pedestrian areas, street landscaping, and private gardens. For this reason, it is commonly seen in urban environments in Riyadh City throughout the year.