Many of these varieties have been maintained since the late 1800s. They are often named after the person or place they originated from, such as 'Muolaa' (brought by evacuees from Karelia during the war) or 'Alastaron Helena' .
Old pelargoniums are generally resilient but thrive best with specific care: Pelargonium (Geranium): Plant Care and Growing Guide Vanha pelargonia
Heritage pelargoniums in Finland are cherished for their unique stories and hardiness. Many of these varieties have been maintained since
Between 2020 and 2022, a major project was conducted by Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke) to identify and preserve these culturally significant strains using DNA marking. Care and Growing Tips Vanha pelargonia