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Growing Geraniums


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March 13, 2006
Geranium

Botanical Name:

Geranium

Life Cycle:

perennials or annuals

Planting Time:

spring or summer

Height:

6" up to 3' to 4'

Exposure:

full sun or partial shade
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Soil:

rich, evenly moist, well-drained soil

Hardiness:

depends on variety

Bloom Time:

all season

Flower:

variety of colors including white, red, pink, salmon, purple, magenta and violet; single or double blossoms

Foliage:

green or concentric markings on leaves depending on variety

Propagation:

seeds (5 months to flower) or cuttings

Suggested Use:

pots, beds, borders, window boxes and hanging baskets

Growing Hints:

The best way to start geraniums is by purchasing plants, because seeds take around 5 months to flower. After acquiring one plant, take 4-inch cuttings and keep them as house plants over winter until transplanting them in the spring after danger of frost has passed. In non-tropical zones, mature plants can be potted and kept indoors over winter. Place them in a cool room (50º to 55º F) with bright light and barely moist soil. Cut stems back by 1/2 to 2/3 in the spring to encourage bushy new growth.
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Interesting Facts:

Geraniums are native to South Africa. Instead of offering up dazzling flowers, some geranium varieties produce a scent: rose, apple, orange, and peppermint, just to name a few. Look for these varieties next to the herbs at nurseries.

August 26, 2016

This is a page about growing geraniums from cuttings. Geraniums are one of the easiest plants to start from cuttings. If you live in a colder area you can take cuttings to overwinter and have a good start on your spring garden.

Close up of pink geranium flower

July 19, 2016

This is a page about geranium photos. Geraniums can be upright or vining and come in many colors from white through pinks and reds to deep purples.

Closeup of Salmon Queen Geranium

June 18, 2014

This is a page about growing scented geranium. These flowers are members of the pelargonium genus which also includes the well known garden geranium. They are prized not for their flowers, but for the delicious aromas of their foliage, including: lemon, mint, rose, and cinnamon to name a few.

Scented Geraniums

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