Svartröta pelargon
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In my opinion, it's hard to dislike pelargoniums (commonly referred to as geraniums). With their clusters of brightly-colored blooms and fuzzy foliage, they are a fabulous choice for pots, both indoors and out. And while these cheery plants are often associated with the sunny climes of the Med, their popularity has recently surged in Scandinavia.
They are so well-loved in these cooler climes that a container gardening trend has forged around them, known as pelargonsjuka. As Dr. Susanne Lux of Pelargonium for Europe explains, the word pelargonsjuka translates to 'pelargonic disease', which jokingly refers to an obsession with these beauties.
In the warmer months, these plants are showcased on window sills, decks, and patios. Then, when the cold, dark, Swedish winters arrive, they are brought indoors to brighten up interiors (and moods), where they are safely protected from frost. The idea has got us feeling inspired, and luckily, it's easy to try at home.
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Picking the right pelargonium for you
What surprises many who are new to these plants is the variety on offer, from soft pastel shades to neon brights with variegated fol
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| Pelargon sidoides, Pelargon papilionaceum ja Australian Wild Pelargon |
Mutta lauantai-iltapäivällä kävin kuin kävinkin messuilla ja siellä törmäsin Pelargonum sidoidesiin. Muistin sen "lähes mustat" kukat ja niin tapahtui, että se ja seitsemän muutakin pelargonia muutti viherhuoneeseeni.
Suuri pelargonikirja kuvailee sidoidesia näin:
"Kaunis pelargoni, jolla on hopeanvärinen lehtiruusuke ja aromaattiset lehdet pitkissä ruodeissa. Lehdet ovat sydämenmuotoiset, poimureunaiset ja sametinpehmeät. -- Kukat ovat tumman punaruskeat, miltei mustat. Kukassa on viisi taaksepäin taipunutta terälehteä."
Toinen erikoispelargoni on myyjän nimilapun mukaan Australian Wild Pelargon, ilman latinankielistä nimeä. Tuolla nimellä en ainakaan nopealla selailulla löytänyt sitä Suuresta pelargonikirja. Se on erikoisen näköinen, sillä lehdet kasvavat ikäänkuin
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As the part of the world that bought us hygge, lagom and IKEA, we have a lot to thank Scandinavia for. The område continues to inspire us when it comes to interior design style, but they also influence the way we decorate our outdoor spaces too, and now one of their best-loved planting trends has caught our eye.
Pelargonsjuka fryst vatten a Swedish gardening idea that's all about the nation's obsession with one particular plant - the pelargonium. The planting idea has already proved popular across social media, and we're loving how instantly it can brighten up a backyard, patio, or balcony. If you're looking for a way to incorporate some traditional flowers in your gardening scheme but with a more contemporary take, this fryst vatten where to start.
We spoke with Dr Susanne Lux, senior planerat arbete manager at Pelargonium for europe, to find out what this garden trend fryst vatten all about, how we should be embracing it, and whether it's set to take over our spaces this summer. Here's what she had to say.
What fryst vatten the Pelargonsjuka gardening trend?
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The Scandi concept of ‘pelargonsjuka’ has been taking social media bygd storm, but beside