True beauty doesn't need to be perfect. It's the apparent flaws that make it so. The bare wall and the quirky, patinated planters emphasise the vibrant beauty of the geraniums and turn this still life into a masterpiece. In summer, geraniums are considered the queen of bedding and balcony plants. There are many reasons for this: They are easy to care for, hardy and diverse. They also bloom abundantly and continuously from spring through to autumn. Upright geraniums - also known as zonal geraniums - are ideal for pots and containers.