Flowers that are commonly called “geraniums” bear a botanical name of Pelargonium. You might also hear them called zonal, scented, ivy leaf or Martha Washington geraniums. Most people grow them as ...

Especially as it gives us an excuse to flex our growing powers in December. 'Zonal or ivy leaf geraniums are ideal for sowing in December,' says Morris Hankinson, director of Hopes Grove Nurseries.