The Pink Geranium

The Pink Geranium, although not as widely planted as the red, is a favorite among gardeners. Also referred to as Geranium Sanguineum this is a 15” plant with magenta flowers that bloom from June to August. It will bloom again in the fall and adds a red – orange color if cut back in early summer.

Planting Tips For Pink

For outdoor planting, geraniums will grow just as good in containers as they will in the garden bed.

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.

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 the Pink for signs of pests and diseases

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Growing Geraniums

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The Pink can enhance your patio. They can be grown as a bedding, in containers or a hanging plant. They are fairly hardy, although not disease free and you must want their leaves carefully. The wild geranium is also called the Carolina geranium and is a semi-erect winter annual which is found throughout the United States and Canada.

The geranium grows wild in low grounds and open woods from Newfoundland to Manitoba and south to Georgia and Missouri. Geranium multisectum is a lovely, soft herbaceous perennial. 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.

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Using Geraniums For Healthy Skin and Hair
The wild geranium has antiseptic properties that are said to help balance oily or dry sking and hair. It is also said to help relieve acne. A tea can be made that can be applied topically or a compress can be used to help heal bruises, cuts, sunburn and other skin ailments. A hot steam facial over a geranium tea or using it as a wash for your hair can help even out your complexion and hair texture.

Geraniums And PMS
Among the medicinal properties attributed to geraniums is the ability to help relieve the symptoms of PMS and menopause. Geraniums have astringent and antiseptic properties and have been used for healing and to repel insects for centuries. Native to South Africa, the plant produces essential oils in small glands around the foliage and flowers. The best time to harvest the oil is when the plant is just starting to flower.