How to grow Geranium

Pelargonium

Pelargoniums are quite tough plants and can cope with a little neglect, even in a pot or container.
Removing old flower heads encourages more buds
Take stem cuttings of your favourite colours in late summer and overwinter on a porch or cold conservatory

Growing Geranium from seed

Can be grown from seed but easier from stem cuttings of your favourite plants in the late summer

Soil temperature should be kept higher than 12°C / 54°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations*, you should look at sowing Geranium about 90 days before your last frost date .

Transplanting Geranium

Pelargoniums are used in pots and containers and to edge paths and borders in a sunny position

Ensure that temperatures are mild (minimum night temperatures should be around 10°C / 50°F) and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Geranium is a half hardy plant.

By our calculations*, you should look at planting out Geranium about 0 days after your last frost date.

How long does Geranium take to grow?

These estimates for how long Geranium takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.

Days to Germination How long does it take Geranium to germinate?
14 days

Average 14 days | Min 5 days | Max 5 days (1)

Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Geranium?
+ 30 days

Average 30 days | Min days | Max days (0)

Days to Maturity How long until Geranium is ready for harvest / bloom?
+ 120 days

Average 120 days | Min 7 days | Max 7 days (1)

Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Geranium?
= 164 days

When should I plant Geranium?

Our when to plant Geranium estimates are relative to your last frost date.

When to sow The number of days to sow Geranium before or after your last frost date.
90 days before Last Frost Date
When to plant out The number of days to plant out Geranium before or after your last frost date.
0 days after Last Frost Date

Geranium Folklore & Trivia

Geraniol oil is used in the perfume industy

Other names for Geranium

Citrosa geranium

Geranium

Misspellings: Pelagonium

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