The Geranium Johnson Blue

Ever versatile, geraniums can flourish inside and outside both in planters and garden 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.

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 Your Johnson Blue for signs of pests and diseases

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The Johnson Blue can make a great addition to any garden. The geranium is said to be a great tick repellent. Geranium multisectum is a lovely, soft herbaceous perennial. Geranium plants tend to break and wilt in windy locations so plant them in a protected area.

Cut-leaved geranium is an early spring flowering perennial. Geraniums are loved for their colorful blossoms and aromatic oil. This plant can have pest problems like the plant bug which makes sunken, rounded, brown, spots on the leaves. This plant commonly found at your local greenhouse is actually a native wildflower of this region.

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