Geraniums

[coykiesaol]

Hi all

I have some geraniums that I have 'wintered' what do I

need to do with them now and when please. A couple of the larger ones

have flowered, is this right?

[Pierre ZFP]

Depends where you have them.   They need to be frost free, nearly dry but not dessicated if you know what I mean.   A bit of water every couple  of weeks or so.

Yes they can flower but I usually take these off (when I remember) as they divert energy from the plant.  They can be kept in this dorment state for ages, start giving more water around end of Feb then plant out after risk of frost has past.  I often put some in tubs in March/April and bring them into a greenhouse at night, they seem to do OK.  When they start growing properly, give them a good feed too or they can get a bit leggy.

If you want to increase your stock you could cut the more leggey bits off your plants now and put them in water.  I have mine on a south facing windowsill in the lounge.   When they have sprouted roots you can pot them up (plenty of watering) and off you go with more plants and free too!