The Geranium Maverick

Plant in garden beds, planters and hanging baskets.

Geraniums need 6 hours of sun every day to flourish so plant them in a spot that is at least partially sunny.

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.

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 Your Maverick for signs of pests and diseases

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The Maverick can make a great addition to any garden. They can be grown as a bedding, in containers or a hanging plant. The plant can be easily propagated from seeds or cuttings. Geranium incanum can be used very effectively on banks or as a colourful border plant.

When purchasing geraniums, look for sturdy plants with good strong leaves. 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. Geranium plants tend to break and wilt in windy locations so plant them in a protected area.

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