Bicolor Zonal Geranium (Pelargonium × hortorum)

Pelargoniums are cultivated geraniums prized for their bright, contrasting flowers. The blooms often combine soft pink or salmon tones with deeper magenta or red edging, giving each petal a painted appearance. Pelargoniums are native mainly to southern Africa, but they have been grown worldwide for generations as garden and container plants. They prefer plenty of light, good drainage, and relatively dry conditions between waterings. Their long flowering season and vivid colors make them especially popular subjects for close-up photography, where the subtle gradients and markings on the petals become much more noticeable.