Hardy geranium 'Sweet Heidy'

Geraniums can be grown in containers and in hanging baskets. They are also suitable to grow on the border and around roses. Most geraniums can be pruned low so they renew. The exception is geranium macrorrhaizum, which is easily deadheaded and needs no shearing. Most geraniums can be divided every 3 – 5 years which will give them a longer life span. To keep them from spreading they can be divided more frequently.

Try to plant in a location that enjoys partial sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Sweet Heidy is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. Sweet Heidy tends to grow best in a soil ph of between 5.8 and 6.2 meaning it does best in weakly acidic soil.

Soil temperature should be kept higher than 21°C / 70°F to ensure good germination.

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Sweet Heidy is a tender plant.

Cranes Bill

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