Overwintering Pelargoniums

They will also provide color and atmosphere to my rooms and windows untill they can enjoy the outdoors again come spring.Many thanks to LaLa_Jane and Brinda for the generous use of their photos.

I've never heard reports of fruit from winter dormant plants, although the plants put up luxurious growth year after year when planted out. They get planted out when the soil warms up, after Memorial Day.The first banana I planted out this spring promptly...

The floor was dirt. Allowed to die in the fall and then mulched or thrown in the trash. This is not necessary, a few simple steps and your geraniums can last for years. This was my first time venturing down there and I was nervous to say the least.

HE Cedrelopsis (Cedrelopsis grevei) H.E Citriodora ( Eucalyptus citriodora ) H.E Cypres (Cupressus lusitanica ) H.E Eucalyptus Globulus de M/car ( Eucalyptus globulus ) H.E Geranium (Pelargonium asperum ) H.E Girofle Clou ( Eugenia caryophyllata) H.E...

I look for fun name combinations such as ‘Lime' with ‘Coconut' or ‘Apple' with ‘Cinnamon'.Both those combinations smell great together and offer the contrast of a crisp-leafed upright variety with a softer looking mounding or trailingplant.

Even in colder zones, obedient plant can become invasive, so make sure you keep it in check by pulling unwanted offsets or by corralling it within a specific area. Liatris' grassy foliage is welcomed in early spring followed by dense, feathery spikes...

On this particular morning, I walked along the roadside, and sure enough, that old mule came out to meet me. I was ready to throw one of my fits, the one I used when I thought things should be done a bit differently.

To save money (and test my green thumb), I enjoy trying to overwinter some annuals each season. I don't bother overwintering wax begonias, as it isn't really worth the effort, but if I grow Dragon Wing or Angel Wing begonias I follow the directions above.

Officially speaking, the fleshy underground roots of the dahlia are not true bulbs, but rather tuberous roots. I label them well by writing the variety name right on the tuber with a permanent marker.

The leaves are really coming down now, and there is definitely a nip in the air. In addition to all that, I've been getting my containers moved into the garage. « More Dirt on Gardening » Tags container plants , dormant tree , Jessica Walliser , lemongrass...

If you want an early start, place bulbs in containers with well-drained soil in pots 6 weeks before the date of the last freeze.Outdoor lilies benefit from rich, loose soil. Cut off spent flowers and allow the greenery to die back.

A favorite for its delightfully intense minty aroma and large, velvety leaves. Feathery white blossoms complete the show. Geranium ‘Peppermint' (Pelargonium hybrid) P.

Geranium ‘Apricot' (Pelargonium hybrid) A rich, fruity fragrance is what sets this species apart from the others. A great addition to the scented garden. Growth is robust. The leaves are deeply cut and the flowers are a rose-pink with a hint of peach...

The small leaves are slightly ruffled and carry a light citrus fragrance. Geranium ‘Orange' (Pelargonium hybrid) A scented Geranium that's perfect for the window garden with limited space.

A pea-green, round leaved, trailing variety that's excellent for baskets. In addition to its delightful fresh apple fragrance, it has lacy white flowers. Geranium ‘Apple' (Pelargonium hybrid) P.

An easy to grow geranium with silvery gray puckered leaves in a neat rosette, and dark maroon flowers that sway at the tops of the delicate-looking but strong stems. An elegant variety perfect as a specimen in a pot.Coming Soon

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For best flowering, keep in full sun with cool nighttime temperatures during winter, below 60 and above freezing. Its upright growth habit and tightly held foliage highlight the lacy, intricate leaves which add charm and delicacy.

Placement & Cultivation Great in containers, with a compact habit, making for a perfect patio plant, but will do just fine in any location with rich, well-drained soil and full sun.

Geranium ‘Georgia Peach' (Pelargonium hybrid) Bedecked by huge, azalea-like umbels of salmon blossoms, like the blush of a southern belle, ‘Georgia Peach' is equally charming.

Geranium ‘Gardener's Joy' (Pelargonium hybrid) Defined veining highlights the cheery blossoms, which are colored in pink, white, red and dark maroon. Grow cool and sunny during the winter for the best floral show.

Grows With: Alyssum, Campanula, Lobelia, Petunia, Verbena Water Use: Low Watering Details: Water when soil becomes noticeably dry. Take advantage of its insect repelling properties and place a few pots on the patio.

These plants do not like soggy conditions. Rose cakes, syrups, and potpourri all were made with this sweetly scented variety. If overwintering indoors, occasionally provide just enough water to barely keep the soil from completely drying out.

Geranium ‘Appleblossom Rosebud' (Pelargonium hybrid) A study in poetry, this hybrid packs pink and white petals into umbels that resemble clusters of rosebuds. Excellent for standards.

The plant has good vigor and makes a great container subject. The individual flower petals have a white cast that add an extra dimension to the fullness of form. Train into standards and this formal hybrid will display even greater possibilities.

Geranium ‘Fair Ellen' (Pelargonium hybrid) A favorite among the oak-leaf varieties, this hybrid has medium sized leaves with a dark mid-zone and attractive rose blooms.

Flowering well into the summer months. Geranium ‘Roger's Delight' (Pelargonium hybrid) Have the best of two worlds. Its growth habit is compact, with tight, dense foliage. These flowers are azalea-like in form, reminiscent of the Regal or Martha Washington...