The Geranium Johnsons Blue

The geranium can be a beautiful outdoor potted plant as well as planted directly in your flower beds.

Geraniums like the sun, but not too much in climates that are very hot. Put them in a spot that will get 6 to 8 hours of sun each day. Strong winds can damage these plants so make sure the area is protected.

Use a well drained mildly acidic soil for best plant 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.

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 Johnsons Blue for signs of pests and diseases

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The Johnsons Blue can make a great addition to any garden. This plant can have pest problems like the plant bug which makes sunken, rounded, brown, spots on the leaves. When purchasing geraniums, look for sturdy plants with good strong leaves. The wild geranium is a favorite in a country garden and forms large clumps 12 to 24 inches in height.

Geranium plants tend to break and wilt in windy locations so plant them in a protected area. The plant can be easily propagated from seeds or cuttings. Geranium oil is used in aromatherapy in the bath and for massage. The geranium grows wild in low grounds and open woods from Newfoundland to Manitoba and south to Georgia and Missouri.

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