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Growing: Geranium

By Ellen Brown
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Date: 03/13/2006 Topic: Gardening > Growing Guides > Perennials  
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Growing: Geranium
Botanical Name: Geranium
Life Cycle: perennials or annuals
Planting Time: spring or summer
Height: 6" up to 3' to 4'
Exposure: full sun or partial shade
Soil: rich, evenly moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness: depends on variety
Bloom Time: all season
Flower: variety of colors including white, red, pink, salmon, purple, magenta and violet; single or double blossoms
Foliage: green or concentric markings on leaves depending on variety
Propagation: seeds (5 months to flower) or cuttings
Suggested Use: pots, beds, borders, window boxes and hanging baskets
Growing Hints: The best way to start Geraniums is by purchasing plants, because seeds take around 5 months to flower. After acquiring one plant, take 4-inch cuttings and keep them as house plants over winter until transplanting them in the spring after danger of frost has passed. In non-tropical zones, mature plants can be potted and kept indoors over winter. Place them in a cool room (50º to 55º F) with bright light and barely moist soil. Cut stems back by 1/2 to 2/3 in the spring to encourage bushy new growth.
Interesting Facts: Geraniums are native to South Africa. Instead of offering up dazzling flowers, some geranium varieties produce a scent-rose, apple, orange, peppermint-just to name a few. Look for these varieties next to the herbs at nurseries.
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