Surely you already know that the geranium flower colors they can be very diverse. In fact, its chromatic variety is one of the main attractions of this plant so common in gardens, balconies and terraces throughout Spain.
While any excuse is good for bringing a geranium into your life, today I’m going to tell you a bit more about the meaning behind the colors of these flowers. And I’ll also leave you some tips to make your geraniums bloom like never before.
What are the colors of the geranium flower?
The most common geraniums are those with red flowers, but surely you have seen them in white, in various shades of pink and even in purple.
In fact, we cannot speak of a single geranium, but there are more than 500 species in the world. The best known is the zonal geraniumwhich is distinguished by a kind of down both on the stems and on the leaves, and which is common to observe in red, pink and white.
Another variety is the hanging geranium, which is distinguished by its fleshier leaves than the others. As in the previous case, the colors of the hanging geranium flower are usually red, pink and white.
there is also the pansy geraniumwhich is characterized by its toothed leaves and larger flowers, usually red or white.
What do the colors of the geranium flower mean?
White
white flowers always evoke purity and innocence. Although it may seem that white is the simplest color in nature, it is still beautiful.
In the case of geraniums, their small white flowers delight those who observe them, and offer a feeling of relaxation and tranquility to the space in which they find themselves.
Red
There is no doubt that red is the color of passion par excellence. For centuries, this color has been identified with love, passion, even with the forbidden and even with aggressiveness.
In the case of geranium flower colors, red is always a sure hit for any corner. It does not matter if you are going to plant a small flower bed in a prominent place in your garden or if you are going to put the potted geranium on your balcony, red will attract attention and will charge you with vitality each time you look at these small flowers endowed with a full color
Pink
The pink in the flowers always It has been associated with calm, tranquility, romance and gentleness.. In the case of the colors of the geranium flower, the range of pinks can range from the softest to the most intense tones. And the stronger its color, the more intense the sensations it arouses.
If you want to create a space that evoke tranquility and encourage you to relax, put geraniums with a light pink flower. On the contrary, if you want more intensity, choose a slightly more vibrant shade.
Purple
Violet or violet is one of the most striking colors that can be found when admiring these flowers. It is a color capable of stimulate our senses to the maximum and, at the same time, it encourages us to calm down, even in its strongest tones.
If you’ve planted your geranium near a work area, or where you do crafts, choose one with purple flowers, because you’ll notice how stimulate your creativity.
Is it a good idea to combine the colors of the geranium flower?
If you are wondering if it is better to plant geraniums with flowers of the same color together or if, on the contrary, it is better to combine different colors, I confirm that it is your choice. Much depends on the desired effect.
If you want to create a landscape as homogeneous as possible, use geraniums with flowers of the same color. Because even within the same color, different tones appear naturally.
For example, you can decorate the balcony of your bedroom with white-flowered geraniums. In this way, they will be the first thing you see in the morning and will charge you with good feelings, making you forget about stress for a while.
If you want to create a unique and striking corner, try to combine different colors of the geranium flower. As the plants grow, they will blend together and a very beautiful effect will be generated. A vital corner that will become a favorite in your garden.
How to make your flowers more beautiful than ever?
You probably already know which color(s) you are going to choose for your geraniums. So before you say goodbye, let me give you some tips to make your plants prettier than ever and for the flowers to be abundant and last longer:
- Put your geranium in the sun. This plant likes to receive direct natural light. You will notice that the longer it is exposed to the sun, the more abundant its flowering.
- Cut off faded flowers. Not only are they very ugly, but they are an obstacle to the birth of new flowers. When you see they are withered, remove them.
- Use a small jar. With this plant that doesn’t work for us. “big horse walk or not walk”. Try to choose a pot that is as tight as possible to the diameter of the plant. Being more compact, it will put more effort into flowering and less into growing in size.
- Do not abuse watering. In the summer, water these plants two to three times a week. In winter, weekly watering is sufficient. Make sure that water does not fall directly on the leaves and flowers, as this could cause them to rot.
Geraniums are hardy and grateful plants. With a little care and lots of love, they’ll look better than ever, and you’ll be able to enjoy the geranium flower colors. How many varieties do you already have at home? I await your comments!