Is this normal or a global warming thing?

[OrmIrian]

I've had a pelargonium outside all winter and not only has it survived, it's also been flowering almost the entire time. Still is, heaps of huge flowers - and it's beautiful s.

I find that, living in London, my pelargoniums are so sheltered that the only thing that kills them off is a covering of snow.

Ah. Thanks Tanee - urban heat and all that I suppose. We had a few sharp frosts and a little covering of snow but nothing serious.