We get acquainted with the varieties of terry pelargoniums from photos and descriptions

Modern varieties of pelargonium are difficult to compare with the bushes of "grandmother's" geraniums, whose scarlet or pink umbrellas proudly flaunted on the windowsills of city apartments, in front gardens and on balconies. Despite the fact that the plants did not become more capricious, today varieties are available to flower growers that delight with long flowering not simple, but densely double flowers, and the palette of inflorescences is unusually wide. This is evidenced by the descriptions and photos of pelargonium varieties.

Pelargonium Pebbles

Terry, with a lightened center, pink-crimson flowers of Pelargonium Pebbles seem even larger, since the plant itself is not too large and rightfully belongs to the category of miniature.

Despite the emergence of new varieties of pelargonium, a photo of this fluffy, easy-to-form bush invariably attracts the attention of flower growers who will not be disappointed when growing it on flowerbed or windowsill. The dense caps of the inflorescences look even more voluminous due to the light, almost white back of the petals.

Pelargonium Shelk Moira

Delicate dwarf pelargonium Shelk Moira is the first officially recognized creation of Russian breeders. Irina Kleimova, a resident of St. Petersburg, is the author of a spectacular plant with dense double flowers of an unusual light salmon shade and bright emerald foliage.

The inflorescences of this variety of pelargonium, as in the photo, are dense, the flowers are densely double, with wavy petals lightened on the back side.

Pelargonium Brookside Fantasy

Another terry plant of the Brookside Fantasy variety is a striking representative of zonal pelargoniums. Compact bushes with rich green leaves with a clearly visible dark stripe delight with inflorescences of a delicate pink-lilac shade.

At the stage when the buds are still opening, closer to the center, the petals have a slight green glow, then their reverse side acquires a pink-cream color, slightly lighter than the entire inflorescence. The flower caps are large, commensurate with the inflorescences on standard bushes, although this pelargonium is a real miniature.

Pelargonium Bold Carmine

Red-crimson flowers, as in the photo, pelargonium varieties Bold Carmine can be attributed to semi-double or double. The plant itself is compact, accepts feeding well and willingly produces elongated peduncles with caps of carmine flowers.

The back of the petals of this variety is lighter in color. The foliage is bright, with a noticeable concentric stripe in the middle of the leaf blade.

Pelargonium Saxdalens Selma

Zonal pelargoniums Saxdalens Selma form a large, strong bush that stands out not only with powerful shoots, but also with voluminous beautiful inflorescences consisting of pale pink flowers. Plants of this variety bloom beautifully and respond to care. The bush is small, easily branching.

Many growers pay attention to the unusual structure of spectacular pink flowers, more reminiscent of the rosaceous varieties.

Pelargonium Mimi

Light, airy and very large inflorescences of this variety of pelargonium, as in the photo, are easy to recognize by the amazingly beautiful pink-salmon shade of flowers.

But this is not the only advantage of the variety. Pelargonium foliage has a golden green color. The bushes are of slow growth and compactness.

Pelargonium le Pirat

Terry ivy pelargonium le Pirat amazes with the abundance and splendor of inflorescences. The flowers of this variety have a velvety deep red color and in shape, at the beginning of flowering, very much resemble blossoming roses.

Pelargonium differs in that the flowers do not crumble for a long time, and the plants can be used as an ampel culture to decorate a veranda or garden.

Pelargonium Noel Gordon

Since the shape of the densely double flowers of Noel Gordon Pelargonium is very reminiscent of roses, the plant can be attributed to the rosaceous varieties. The bushes of this zoned pelargonium are compact and densely foliated.

Due to the abundance of large pink flowers with wavy petals, dense inflorescences of this variety are very decorative and do not crumble for a long time.

Pelargonium PAC Viva Maria

Pelargonium PAC Viva Maria, which has German roots, like its relatives, blooms profusely and for a long time, while the bushes are very compact, and the inflorescences are luxurious and large.

The flowers of this variety are easily recognized among the mass of other inflorescences by their white color with a bright crimson spot at the base of each petal. As a result, simple or semi-double flowers of pelargonium differ favorably from the general row, and the plants of this variety are worthy of becoming valuable specimens in the collections of both species connoisseurs and beginners.

Pelargonium Powder Puff

The decorativeness of the Powder Puff zonal pelargonium is achieved due to the very dense inflorescences of a salmon shade and beautiful leaves with a clearly defined contrasting stripe.

The petals are lighter on the back than on the top. Plants are small in size, which will be appreciated by growers who have only indoor window sills at their disposal.

Pelargonium Lake

The salmon color of the wavy petals of Lake pelargonium becomes almost white to the edge, and the color appears in full force only towards the center of the large double flowers. Moreover, for a brighter flowering, the plants are recommended to be exposed to the sun, in the shade the colors fade noticeably.

The plant itself belongs to the standard zonal varieties and requires careful shaping. The leaves of this variety of pelargonium, as in the photo, are very elegant due to the wide contrasting border of a brownish-green hue.

Pelargonium Ludwigsburger Flair

The dwarf pelargonium Ludwigsburger Flair blooms readily and profusely, but in order for the plant to really look like a miniature one, careful work will be required from the grower when shaping the bush.

Terry beautiful flowers of this variety have a pink color, which becomes brighter towards the center and becomes almost white or greenish towards the corrugated edge.

Pelargonium Mallorca

The gorgeous, unusual in shape flowers of the Mallorca zonal pelargonium make this variety to be attributed to cactus. The peculiarity of the flowers is a multitude of jagged petals, pointed at the edge, combining red, white and greenish stripes in color.

The plant is compact, forms new inflorescences easily and for a long time. If the bush is in a lighted place, the plant remains small, and in the shade it begins to stretch to standard pelargonium.

Pelargonium Dowepoint

Leaves with a neat decorative border and the barely pink flowers of Dowepoint Pelargonium distinguish this luxurious variety from the many terry plants of this type that exist today.

The bushes are compact, rather squat, the inflorescences are dense and, compared to the size of the plant, are voluminous.

Pelargonium Elmsett

The incredibly beautiful dwarf pelargonium Elmsett belongs to the zonal variety. And the flower growers who saw the plant fall in love with the bright leaves with a golden hue and double cream flowers, decorated with red spots and veins.

The color of the bush is long and abundant, its shape is very neat, so the plant will easily decorate any window sill.

Pelargonium Lara Harmony

The flowers of the zoned pelargonium Lara Harmony, when fully opened, are incredibly similar to real roses, however, the variety is terry. The size of the bush is standard, the leaves are of a classic color for the species, the flowers are densely double, lush, with a spectacular pink color, which is somewhat weaker in the lower part of the corolla.

Pelargonium Norrland

This variety of pelargonium, as in the photo, can be distinguished by its strong shoots, rich green foliage, characteristic of plants of the zonal variety and double peony flowers. Thanks to the lush inflorescences of Pelargonium Norrland is well known to lovers of this culture and has earned the sincere love of flower growers.

A plant needs proper care, pruning and attention to achieve quality flowering. And in this case, the bushes will certainly delight with pink densely double inflorescences.

Pelargonium Passat

Very decorative double flowers of Pelargonium Passat amaze with a light pink shade of corrugated petals and density, resembling delicate fluffy pom-poms. The variety has long been known to lovers of pelargoniums and enjoys well-deserved attention from both beginners and long-time adherents of culture.

The bushes of this zonal pelargonium need shaping, but with good care they bloom for a long time and with high quality.

Pelargonium Granny Barter

The flowers of pelargonium Granny Barter are similar in shape to the formal bows of schoolgirls, their petals are so light and delicate.

Densely double corollas of white-pink color form dense inflorescences that look great on bushes of standard height. The variety has established itself as trouble-free and very flexible.

Pelargonium Ainsdale Duke

Strong, powerful shrubs of this variety of pelargonium are covered with dense foliage and luxurious inflorescences, consisting of rich red double flowers. A dark stripe on the outside of the leaf plate adds decorativeness to the leaves.

Pelargonium Ainsdale Duke is very solemn and effective. Many other plants fade next to it, which must be taken into account when selecting collections of varieties.

Pelargonium Bold Ann

The delicate pink, very attractive Bold Ann pelargonium flowers invariably attract the attention of growers to this terry variety of the zonal variety.

Pelargonium bushes are neat, inflorescences do not lose their beauty for a long time, and the plant is undemanding and willingly responds with flowering to easy care.

Pelargonium Bold Pixie

Zonal dwarf pelargonium Bold Pixie will certainly delight flower growers who love double flowers of a raspberry-pink shade, which is unusual for this culture.

On small bushes, bright inflorescences look doubly advantageous, and, in addition, a significant advantage of the variety is the almost independent formation of the bush.

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