Mediterranean village

 

In mediterranean villages the use of Pelargoniums are very popular ( although not always the species kind) and are frequently found growing over balconies and in large pots, it shows how you can make your garden more attractive by adding colour and beauty to the surroundings. These pictures were taken in the villages of Spili & Mourne in Crete, Greece which have many of these colourful plants outside the churches, cafes and restaurants.

Pelargonium triste

 

Pelargonium triste now has new growth after being dormant through most of the Summer.

P. triste is a Summer deciduous tuberous plant with light green carrot like leaves and  has yellow flowers which only open at night.

This plant was the first recorded pelargonium to be taken Europe, to the botanical gardens of Leiden by the VOC and could withstand long voyages by ship.