Everything you need to know about Salmon pelargoniums

Pelargoniums are one of the most beautiful types of indoor and garden flowers. They came to us from the hot African continent. Scientists have made a lot of efforts to adapt the wonderful plant to new conditions. Many wonderful varieties, species and varieties of this plant have appeared, including the favorite of indoor florists "Salmon".

Before proceeding to the description of species and varieties, it is worth noting that many people confuse pelargonium with geraniums. These are two different plants, and they have many differences, but since the name "geranium" is more familiar to our ear, henceforth we will use it.

A very beautiful zoned variety. The flowers of the plant are bright pink, with a rich salmon shade. Very decorative leaves with a brown central zone and neat green edging make the lush globular Knight inflorescences even more enchanting. In the soft evening light, the flowers seem to glow from within. Over the season, more than 50 chic inflorescences can appear on the bush.

The height of the pelargonium is from 25 to 35 cm. The plant is compact, branchy.

This zonal hybrid variety is the achievement of German breeders, whose task was to bring out beautiful and unpretentious varieties for landscaping squares and parks. The uniqueness of the plant is that it can survive frosts down to -7 degrees, which is completely unusual for African sissies. The variety is abundant and very easy to care for.

The bush is compact, very graceful, about 35 cm high. The leaves of the plant are velvety, dark green. The inflorescences of double flowers are large, collected in rich clusters. Lush pink hats look very impressive against the background of the dark greenery of the bush.

A delightful zoned geranium worthy of any queen. Amid the bright green foliage with dark chocolate edging, lush caps of simple flowers of light peach look stunning with a bright salmon center in the shape of a star.

Plant height - up to 35 cm.

Amazingly beautiful representative of Pelargonium "Salmon" is distinguished by a very lush compact bush of medium size. Spherical inflorescences consist of large semi-double flowers of a delicate creamy color, with a pinkish tint in the middle.

The number of flowers on a peduncle varies from 8 to 10 pcs. Under the weight of the lush caps, the peduncles elegantly bow down. The variety is perfect for decorating balconies and terraces in the summer.

This geranium was created for professional cultivation. It will adequately decorate the terraces of prestigious cafes and restaurants, flower beds of large public institutions on the central streets of cities. It has dense elastic leaves. Bright pink large balls-inflorescences on low fleshy peduncles in diameter reach 15 cm. The height of the plant is almost 40 cm. The stems are powerful, large, not afraid of bad weather.

The variety looks very presentable in high powerful flowerpots. The plant grows voluminous, lush.

Wonderful professional zonal variety. Height - 35 cm. Shoots are strong, branch well, forming a beautiful spreading bush. The leaves of the plant are rounded, chocolatey, with a bright green edging and a graceful wavy edge. The inflorescences are dense, homogeneous, they are found in various colors:

• "Mephisto F1 Scarlet" - juicy red inflorescences;
• "Mephisto F1 Rose" - rich pink-lilac flowers.

A versatile variety of geranium, which grows well in indoor conditions and in flower beds, looks great on balconies and loggias. The bloom is bright and plentiful throughout the summer. Inflorescences of a juicy salmon coloration are collected in spherical inflorescences up to 10 cm in diameter.

Plant height - 25-30 cm. The bush has a beautiful compact shape, very unpretentious to care for. The variety perfectly tolerates drought, tolerates short-term cold snaps, and can bloom beautifully in partial shade.

Baby "Nano Salmon F1", having barely appeared on the market, managed to win the hearts of fans of pelargoniums. This is a new variety of dwarf pelargonium, which surprised everyone with its generous flowering against the backdrop of decorative rich greenery.

The bush is so compact, and there are so many flowering inflorescences that they look like a fluffy blanket of juicy pink color. The flowers of the plant are simple in shape, and in size they are huge, from a matchbox.

The height of the bush is only 25 cm, and it does not need growth stimulants.

It is a delightful royal pelargonium with an early and long flowering period. The flowers of the plant are funnel-shaped, with wide and long apricot-colored petals, with a crimson touch at the base. There are geraniums of white, raspberry, purple and purple color, with or without specks at the base.

The foliage of the plant is very exquisite, lush and carved, with a peculiar smell. The plant blooms from May to September. Geranium "Aristo" is demanding on growing conditions. With the onset of autumn, cool, bright apartments are needed to continue the flowering of pelargonium.

Star-shaped zonal geranium with lush foliage with a scalloped edge. Flowers in the form of small stars are collected in spherical inflorescences on tall peduncles resembling carnations.

The height of the bush is up to 40 cm. Long-lasting, generous flowering.

Pelargonium care is a must for those who want to purchase a similar plant. Let's consider the main nuances.

"Salmon" prefers loose, air-permeable soil with low acidity, moderately nutritious.

The composition of the substrate must necessarily include:

• peat;
• sand;
• humus;
• agroperlite;
• leafy land.

Plants need good drainage so that moisture does not stagnate in the ground.

Like all pelargoniums, "Salmon" is drought-resistant and does not tolerate waterlogging. You need to water the plant no more than 2 times a week.

Water the flower if the topsoil is already dry the size of one phalanx of a finger.

During the flowering period, plants prefer phosphorus-potassium fertilizers. You can use liquid fertilizers or apply dry granular fertilizer with prolonged action to the soil during planting. This way you don't have to worry about feeding your flowers regularly.

When buying fertilizer, pay attention to the content of trace elements in the mixture. The plant is especially important:

• magnesium;
• zinc;
• iron;
• iodine.

Plants need nitrogen in minimal amounts when the buds have not yet formed on the bushes.

Home geraniums "Salmon" should be placed on the south, south-east and south-west windows. Flowers must be protected from the scorching sun with light curtains. In winter, if you want to extend the flowering period, you need to provide the plant with lighting. Well-lit places and partial shade are suitable for street bushes.

In summer "Salmon" prefers the air temperature no more than +25 degrees.In winter, the best conditions are a cool room without drafts, with temperatures ranging from +18 to +15 degrees.

In order for the plant to be beautiful and lush, it is necessary to give it the desired shape by pinching the tops of young shoots or cuttings.

Flowers can be propagated by seeds and cuttings.

Many beautiful pelargoniums of this variety are hybrids, which means that they can only be propagated at home by cuttings.

We plant the cuttings like this:

1. after trimming the bush, select shoots suitable for planting;
2. trim them at a 45 degree angle;
3. wait a while until the cut is covered with a film - it stops emitting juice and becomes dull;
4. plant the cuttings in plastic cups filled with pre-sterilized moist soil;
5. leave the plants to root in a shaded place until the first leaves appear;
6. after the appearance of greenery, take the plants to a bright place without direct sun exposure.

Representatives of "Salmon", which are not hybrids, grow well from seeds, retaining all the original characteristics of their variety.

We plant seeds as follows:

1. pre-wet the seeds in water or rub with sandpaper - this will help the sprouts to hatch faster;
2. the sterilized soil is placed in a container;
3. we plant seeds at a distance of 3-5 cm from each other in wet ground;
4. gently crush each seed with your finger;
5. we fall asleep with a thin layer of soil;
6. cover the container with foil and transfer to a dark place;
7. after germination, we take out the plants to the light;
8. fold back the film every day to ventilate the seedlings;
9. if the soil is wet, it is not necessary to spray the soil - waterlogging can lead to the death of crops, as well as irregular watering;
10. with the appearance of the first two true leaves, the sprouts are transplanted into individual cups.

Pay attention to these wonderful plants, and they will thank you with lush and beautiful flowering.

For an overview of pelargonium varieties, see below.