May's Plant of the Month: Geranium
3 for £12
Geranium – £4.99 each or 3 for £12
If you’re after a low-stress, high-reward plant this spring, look no further than the good old geranium – our plant of the month for May and a proper crowd-pleaser.
Geraniums are tough little cookies. They can handle a bit of wind, shrug off the odd missed watering, and just keep on blooming. Whether you’re new to gardening or just like plants that don’t make a fuss, these are for you.
Bright, cheerful, and reliably easy-going, geraniums are brilliant in pots, hanging baskets, borders – basically anywhere you want a splash of colour without the drama. They come in a whole rainbow of colours too, so you can mix and match to your heart’s content.
Why geraniums are your garden’s new best mate:
- Hardy and forgiving – great for beginners or forgetful waterers!
- Non-stop colour from late spring through to the first frosts.
- Love a sunny spot, but won’t sulk if there’s a bit of shade.
- Low maintenance – just a bit of deadheading and a weekly feed, and they’ll thrive.
- Bee-friendly – and who doesn’t want more pollinators popping by?
Caring for your geraniums:
- Water when the top of the soil feels dry, and avoid waterlogged compost.
- Pinch off spent flowers to encourage new blooms (it’s quite therapeutic).
- Feed once a week for lush leaves and more flowers.
- Give them sunshine – they’re happiest soaking up the rays.
- Protect from late frost – they’re hardy-ish, but don’t love a chilly surprise.
