Geranium

Geranium flowers are typically five-petaled and come in many colors, including white, pink, red, orange, and purple. The flowers may be round, frilled, or ragged. 

Other geranium characteristics

• Leaves

  Geraniums have thick, fleshy leaves that can be round, lobed, or deeply cut. The leaves may smell like mint, fruit, flowers, spice, or chocolate when rubbed. 

• Fruit

  The fruit capsule has five cells that eventually separate, each containing one seed. When the fruit is ripe, the beak-like stigma springs open and casts the seeds. 

• Fragrance

  Many geraniums have strong fragrances. Some geraniums produce an oil that smells like roses. 

• Growing conditions

  Geraniums thrive in sunny areas and well-drained soil. They are sensitive to cold and frost.