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RE: Geraniums are Cranesbills.

in #geraniums6 years ago

That would be aweosme gardening post and some information enterd. I added these contents. Geraniums are one of the most classic and easily recognizable flowering plants in American gardens. But, how difficult are they to grow and maintain? It actually may not be as hard as you imagined. Geraniums are a fairly simple to start plant and require little maintenance, which could be part of the reason they are so popular. An extremely versatile flowering plant, geraniums can be grown as annuals, perennials or indoor plants. They are, perhaps, most frequently grown outdoors in planters. You’ll often see them lining the steps to a front entry or in groupings on a light-filled stoop.

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Will want to allow the soil to dry out between waterings to help avoid root rot; however, do not allow the leaves on your plant to wilt. When the plant begins to wilt, you may try to revive it by overcompensating with extra water. This can lead to leaf drop, which doesn’t make for an attractive display of geraniums. Remember, for the best results, be consistent.Throughout the growing season, be sure deadhead the flowers, removing dead blooms and dried leaves. Also, note that over-fertilizing will result in poor blooms. If you are using a water-mixed fertilizer, once per month should be plenty to properly feed your plants without overwhelming them. Remember, geraniums are relatively low maintenance, so there’s no need to be overprotective of the beauties.

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