Pelargonium ampelous will decorate the interior of the house, balcony or personal plot

Geranium, or in another way pelargonium, is one of the most beloved and popular plants in all of Europe. Pelargonium is grown on window sills, balconies, recently it has become fashionable to grow it in the garden in the summer.

Caring for pelargonium is not difficult, it is relatively rare, watering and soil nutrition should be moderate. Although the plant is vigorous, it is still better to follow some rules for caring for it.

Plant care

A variety of plants, ampelous pelargonium, requires the same attention and care as ordinary pelargonium. In winter, to preserve the plant, it should be kept indoors at a temperature of +8 to +10 degrees, while the soil should not be waterlogged. The plant is propagated by cuttings or shoots. In flower shops you can also find seeds of interesting varieties of geraniums. The plant is cut either in early spring or in the middle of summer.

Where is pelargonium ampelous used

Pelargonium ampelous or ivy-leaved is used for landscaping inside the house, it looks great on the balcony, and hanging baskets and vases, wall and window boxes will perfectly green the area around the house. Ampel pelargonium can grow on a trellis or a wall, it can be formed like a standard tree. In areas with warm winters, it is customary to use pelargonium as a ground cover plant.

Varieties of ampelous pelargonium

Pelargonium ampelous has several varieties, depending on the type of plant, it can have leaves with pubescence, fleshy, with a waxy bloom. Also, the leaves can have a different pattern, having shades from brownish to pink.

Disease resistance

The ampelnaya pelargonium varieties are resistant to fungal diseases, in particular, to rust.