Geranium (Pelargonium)

Geranium care guide

Pelargonium

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3d

Water

🌿

14d

Feed

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30-90cm

Height

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H2

Hardy

About Geranium

Often mistakenly called 'Geraniums', these Pelargoniums are beloved for their vibrant, long-lasting blooms throughout the UK summer. They are typically grown as annuals outdoors or overwintered indoors, thriving in our often cooler, temperate climate.

Outdoor garden plant. Flowering. Typically flowers around May, Jun, Jul.

How to care for Geranium

💧 Watering

Water thoroughly when the top inch of soil feels dry. Reduce watering significantly in winter for overwintered plants.

🌿 Feeding

Feed fortnightly with a high-potash liquid fertiliser during the growing season (spring to autumn).

☀️ Light

Full sunPartial shade

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