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    5 Things to Love About Zonal Geraniums

    Dec 04, 2018 4 minutes
    —Sherri Ribbey

    If there’s an annual I can’t resist buying each year, it’s zonal geranium ( spp. and hybrids). The flowers keep coming all season and the colors are fantastic! Of course there’s the classic red bloom but you’ll also find pink, white, lavender, coral, burgundy, orange and salmon in an immense range of shades and patterns. Some are knock-your-socks-off intense—perfect for attracting attention wherever you want. Others are more like this Dynamo ™ Salmon—a peaceful pastel that lends an elegant air wherever it sits. Besides all the flower power, some geraniums have foliage with pretty patterns that look good all season. What’s not to love about this traditional favorite? If geraniums haven’t made it to the top of your must-plant list, turn the

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