The Geranium Patricia

Plant in garden beds, planters and hanging baskets.

Make sure you plants get at least 6 hours of sun each day and are protected from strong winds.

The soil should drain well and be slightly acidic for best growth

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 Patricia for signs of pests and diseases

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A Patricia can make a great addition to any garden. These perennials have many varieties included scented and ivy geranium particularly for a hanging basket. This plant commonly found at your local greenhouse is actually a native wildflower of this region. Serious diseases of geranium, especially bacterial blight, southern wilt, Pseudomonas leaf spot, and rust, can arrive at your greenhouse on cuttings.

This plant can have pest problems like the plant bug which makes sunken, rounded, brown, spots on the leaves. There are herbal uses as well and this plant can be used for inflammation with its mild, soothing effect. The geranium is said to be a great tick repellent. Geranium incanum can be used very effectively on banks or as a colourful border plant.

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