| Description | This data sections contains pictures of the Dwarf or miniature Geraniums. Tender perennials grown as annuals. |
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| Pronunciation | (pe-lar-GO-nee-um) |
| Plant Type | All Plants, Perennial Tender |
| Sunlight | full to semi-shade |
| Moisture | prefers to be kept evenly moist to slightly dry, will tolerate drier conditions once established |
| Soil & Site | average, well drained, avoid soggy wet |
| Growing Media | average patio mix, well drained, avoid soggy wet |
| Temperature | will tolerate cooler temperatures but are frost sensitive |
| Fruit | distinctive beaked seed capsules, hence the common name of crane’s bill (geranium in Greek means crane) |
| Propagation | ip cuttings, allow cutting to callus before sticking, should be taken before the plants fallized (hardened by cold weather) |
| Misc Facts | The name pelargonium is derived from the Greek word "pelargos" meaning stork beak. The seed head or fruit has the shape of a beak. |
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