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
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 .
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.
These estimates for how long Geranium takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.
Average 14 days | Min 5 days | Max 5 days (1)
Average 30 days | Min days | Max days (0)
Average 120 days | Min 7 days | Max 7 days (1)
Our when to plant Geranium estimates are relative to your last frost date.
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Misspellings: Pelagonium