The geranium will do best in a well drained soil (a mix of soil and peat moss for container plants is good).
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.
Indoors, geraniums will flower better if you keep them in a sunny spot. They prefer temperatures around 65 degrees during the day and 55 degrees at night. Use a well drained potting mix and fertilize monthly in the spring summer and every 2 months in fall and winter.
Make sure you check the Citronella for signs of pests and diseases
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Geranium Culture For Home Gardeners
Plant Bytes
The Citronella is useful in many setting.
This plant commonly found at your local greenhouse is actually a native wildflower of this region.
Cut-leaved geranium is an early spring flowering perennial.
Geranium multisectum is a lovely, soft herbaceous perennial.
They can be grown as a bedding, in containers or a hanging plant.
The geranium grows wild in low grounds and open woods from Newfoundland to Manitoba and south to Georgia and Missouri.
The wild geranium is a favorite in a country garden and forms large clumps 12 to 24 inches in height.
When purchasing geraniums, look for sturdy plants with good strong leaves.
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