More about the plant below:
Pelargonium (Pelargonium)
category : potted
position : sun, partial shade
height : 20-75 cm
wintering : rooms, 9-12 ° C
reaction soil : slightly acidic, neutral
preferences soil : permeable, sandy loam
watering : a lot
color leaves/needles : green, green-violet, green-brown, green-white, green-yellow
color of flowers : red, pink, purple, white
shape : erect, hanging, branching
period flowering : May-November
seeding : winter
reproduction:tip cuttings, sowing
persistence leaves : seasonal
application : balconies, discounts, terraces
pace of growth : fast
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The former ancestors of the hybrids Pelargonium peltatum and Pelargonium zonale come from South Africa.Thanks to the breeding work on wild geraniums, which were brought to Europe around 1700, it was possible to obtain a group of basic varieties that bloom longer and more abundantly.The flowers are mostly red, pink and white, but there are also multi-colored varieties.There are varieties with full flowers.
Geranium stand
The features derived from the natural environment are high resistance to the sun and resistance to air salinity.Many wild species grow near the sea.Geraniums, regardless of species and variety, can be grown anywhere the sun shines.
Pelargonium - watering
Long-lived geraniums have mastered the art of surviving in dry conditions to perfection.When we forget to water them, they feed on the stock accumulated in the stems and leaves.Geraniums do not like moisture, in such conditions their roots rot.
Pelargonium - fertilization
From April to August, the plants are fed with fertilizer for balcony plants once a week. Mix the fertilizer with water for irrigation.
Cutting geraniums
In March, trim the pelargonium to a length of 15-20 cm.In summer we only shorten too long shoots.
Pelargonium wintering
Geraniums can be hibernated at 5 ° C ( although they will lose their leaves).Geraniums bloom also in winter on light window sills and in winter gardens.
Tip
Flowerless, 8-10 cm long shoots can be easily rooted in the ground (from March to August).
