Gardening Internet Resource. This Time of Year - Monthly Tips. The 'Cascade' series is especially vibrant in colors of pink, white, lilac, maroon, violet, and blue. Most flowers have a white eye.
Scented geraniums make fabulous air fresheners.
Rub the leaves together, and they put forth aromas of coconut, rose, nutmeg, citrus, or mint. Scented geraniums have several different, attractive foliage forms and colors, often very finely lobed and light green. Place them near a patio or porch to add an intriguing scent when visitors brush against them. As soon as the danger of frost is over, amaryllis that was forced into bloom can be placed outdoors for the summer. Bring it back indoors before frost, and let the soil dry completely so the bulb will go into dormancy.