The soil should drain well and be slightly acidic for best growth
Geraniums grow nicely in patio containers and planters. Make sure you use a soil mixture that drains well (soil and peat moss or perlite) and do not over water. It is important to keep your plant in a container that is large enough to support growth or you will find the plant will wilt and look unhealthy.
Geraniums can be nice to have indoors to brighten up a dull winter. Make sure you put them in a very sunny spot and use a well drained potting mix. Optimum temperatures for these plants is 65 degrees in the day and 55 at night.
Make sure you check the Annual for signs of pests and diseases
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Of Interest:
About The Geranium
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The Annual can enhance your patio.
The geranium is said to be a great tick repellent.
Geranium multisectum is a lovely, soft herbaceous perennial.
Serious diseases of geranium, especially bacterial blight, southern wilt, Pseudomonas leaf spot, and rust, can arrive at your greenhouse on cuttings.
These perennials have many varieties included scented and ivy geranium particularly for a hanging basket.
The geranium grows wild in low grounds and open woods from Newfoundland to Manitoba and south to Georgia and Missouri.
Cut-leaved geranium is an early spring flowering perennial.
Geranium oil is used in aromatherapy in the bath and for massage.
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