Robust plants that shrug off extremes of heat and drought are set to play an increasing role as households rise to the challenge of gardening in a warming climate, according to the experts at Pelargonium for Europe. Continue reading →

Fashions come and go in gardening, but in recent years one trend has consistently gathered pace – the rising popularity of exotic and sub-tropical planting. Fuelled by television makeover programmes, gardeners’ love affair with ‘outdoor rooms’ has been fuelling demand for lush foliage plants and dazzling blooms that rekindle memories of happy holidays in warmer climes. Continue reading →

We all need a pick-me-up right now, and there is no better antidote to the anxiety of the pandemic than looking forward to spectacular borders, containers and hanging baskets for 2021 that promise to set our gardens ablaze with colour and fragrance throughout next sumer. Continue reading →

Pelargoniums are the undisputed stars of summertime. Fashions may come and go in the world of gardening, but whatever trends come to the fore in 2021, one thing’s for sure: these easy-to-grow plants will form the backbone of dazzling summer bedding displays, come rain or shine! Continue reading →

For many retailers pelargoniums are a welcome sight for much of their core customer demographic; customers that are familiar with this summer beauty. But the new generation of gardeners are less familiar with this classic bloom and are often drawn to more contemporary plants. However, with a wealth of key selling points, including ease of care and resilience in a range of weather conditions, retailers are potentially missing out on a significant sales opportunity. Here the experts at Pelargoniums for Europe (PfE) share some top tips on how retailers can increase sales of pelargoniums this season and beyond. Continue reading →