When my children were younger, they had the opportunity to play competitive soccer in Belgium. The whole family went over, and it was a wonderful trip.
We all loved Bruges, especially the cascading alpine ivy geraniums on the balconies overlooking the canal. I’ve grown ivy geraniums ever since.
Geraniums in Bruges
I’m getting a late start on my ivy geraniums this year. My order from Larson’s Geraniums, purveyor of European-style geraniums, will arrive on Thursday.
After they arrive, I will start the watering, pruning and fertilizing necessary to achieve European showiness. They require daily attention to achieve their highest glory. My next-door neighbor insists on the same color every year!
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I was not aware of this specific type of geranium…and they do provide that European ambience, don’t they?! I must hunt them down and plant some, myself. 🙂
They sell out quickly in nurseries around here. That’s why I order mine…
Ah! Good tip!
We did a day trip to Bruges (and blogged about that fairy tale town) a few months ago. It’s magical.
It really is! I’m glad a place like Brugge still exists on earth… 🙂