What is the flower language of geraniums? What varieties of geraniums are there?

Geraniums are very common, but perhaps everyone does not know that much about the details of geraniums. Today let us learn about the detailed knowledge of this very popular flower.

I. The origin of geraniums

There is a piece of history about the origin of geraniums. The first planted species of geranium was Pelargonium triste, native to South Africa. Before 1600, it was brought back to the botanical garden in Leiden, the Netherlands, by a ship that had stopped at the Cape of Good Hope. In 1631, the English horticulturist John Tradescant bought seeds from Rene Morin in Paris and introduced this plant to England. The English name Pelargonium was given by Johannes Burman in 1738.

II. Benefits of geraniums

1. Geraniums originated in southern Africa and like sunlight and warmth. They have the effects of relieving pain, resisting bacteria, enhancing cell defense function, deodorizing, stopping bleeding, and tonifying the body. Geraniums are suitable for all skin types and can deeply cleanse the skin, tighten pores, and balance oil secretion. They can quickly generate new cells to repair scars, stretch marks, and so on.

2. With the development of science and technology, geraniums have been deeply processed, and a new product, geranium essential oil, is one of them. Geranium essential oil has skincare benefits. The skincare benefits of geranium essential oil are very significant, and it can also assist in treating some common skin diseases. Geranium essential oil is also very convenient to use; you can clean the skin and apply it directly to the skin. Geranium essential oil rarely causes skin allergies, but for safety's sake, when buying geranium essential oil, you can first try it on the back of your hand.

III. Common geranium varieties

Artificially cultivated geraniums can be divided into six major groups, among which zonal flowers can be further distinguished. Geranium types include angel pelargonium, ivy-leaved, regal (French type), shrub-leaved, single-flowered, zonal-upright, cactus-flowered, double-flowered, foliage type, Formosum hybrid, rose-flowered, single, and stellar-flowered, etc.

True Love, single flowers, red.

Fantasia, large-flowered type, semi-double flowers, red.

Chewing Gum, bicolor type, deep red flowers, pink flower center.

Purple Ball Pebar, semi-double flowers, purplish red.

Tango Purple, large-flowered type, pure purple flowers.

Melodo, large-flowered type, semi-double flowers, bright red.

Jana, large-flowered, bicolor type, deep pink flowers, magenta flower center.

Samba, large-flowered type, deep red flowers.

Aruaba, semi-double flowers, light orange-red.

Grape Designer, semi-double flowers, purplish red, with white eyes.

Lost White, pure white flowers.

IV. The flower language of geraniums

The flower language of geraniums is an accidental encounter; happiness is right by your side. According to the color of geraniums, the flower language of geraniums also has the following differences:

Red geranium: I cannot get you out of my mind;

Pink geranium: Very happy to be by your side;

Yellow geranium: An unexpected meeting;

Silver-leaf geranium: Reminiscence;

Dark-colored geranium: Depressed;

Trailing geranium: A wedding gift;

Spice geranium: A long-awaited meeting;

Wild geranium: Devout, steadfast;

Variegated geranium: Sincere friendship.

It seems that geraniums, from their origin, benefits, variety names, and flower language, all show that this is a very romantic flower, so if you also want to add a more romantic atmosphere to your home, you might as well try growing some geraniums at home.