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The Blue Geranium

The blue geranium is a great groundcover which grows to about 1 foot tall in a dense mound of medium green foliage. The blueish lavender flowers bloom in June and July.

Planting Tips For Blue
  • The geranium can be a beautiful outdoor potted plant as well as planted directly in your flower beds.
  • Geraniums need 6 hours of sun every day to flourish so plant them in a spot that is at least partially sunny.
  • Soil conditions should be slightly acidic and well drained.

    If planting in containers, choose planters that will be large enough to support growth of the plant. If you find the plant wilting between watering, this may be a sign that it needs to be repotted. Make sure there is adequate drainage and take care not to overwater.

    Indoor geraniums will flower if put in a very sunny spot. Make sure they are in a container large enough for the plant with good drainage. Fertilize every month spring through summer and every other month fall through winter.

    Make sure you check the Blue for signs of pests and diseases

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    Plant Bytes

    The Blue can give color to your garden. Geranium plants tend to break and wilt in windy locations so plant them in a protected area. They can be grown as a bedding, in containers or a hanging plant. When purchasing geraniums, look for sturdy plants with good strong leaves.

    The geranium grows wild in low grounds and open woods from Newfoundland to Manitoba and south to Georgia and Missouri. It is commonly found in moist wooded areas or along stream banks, and can be easily recognized. Geraniums are loved for their colorful blossoms and aromatic oil. These perennials have many varieties included scented and ivy geranium particularly for a hanging basket.

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