Geranium is a genus of 422 species of annual, biennial, and perennial plants that are commonly known as geraniums or cranesbills. They are found throughout the temperate regions of the world and the mountains of the tropics, but mostly in the eastern part of the Mediterranean region.
To overwinter geraniums in dormant storage, dig up the entire plant before frost and gently shake the soil from the roots. Place the plants inside open paper bags or hang them upside-down from the rafters in a cool, dark location for the winter. Ideally the temperature should be between 45-50 F.
Sunlight
Geraniums are a sun loving plant that need 4-6 hours of full sun a day, or perhaps longer in somewhat filtered light. ... In too little sun, the plant will often grow, but will tend to grow a little bit taller or leggier, as it reaches for the light and it definitely will not bloom as much
Geraniums do best with well-drained, dry soil so clay pots are a good match for them. Plastic pots tend to hold water longer than clay pots. However, clay pots often have limited drainage holes, so you might have to drain some extra ones without cracking the clay.
Geranium flowers present in a range of colors, says the University of Vermont, from the common white, pink and red, to more unusual shades of orange and purple.
True hardy geraniums are perennials that come back each year, while pelargoniums die in the winter and are frequently treated like annuals, re-planted each year.
For high blooming round the year:
Provide the Proper Light
Provide the Proper Light.
Ensure that your flowers are getting plenty of sun. ...
Keep the Soil Moist.
Keep the soil moist but not overly wet. ...
Remove Leggy Growth.
Cut the plants back in midsummer. ...
Feed Your Plants.
Apply a high-potash fertilizer to increase blooming
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