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How to get geraniums to flower?
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Posted by lesleygrhm NSW Aust (My Page) on Sat, Sep 17, 05 at 6:19
| A question I should have added is we have one geranium which has only a couple of flowers and another has plenty, is there any way of helping them flower? They are side by side in pots. Also which name is politically correct? Geraniums or Pelagoniums?
Thanks Lesley |
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RE: How to get geraniums to flower?
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| I usually dont have any problem with them as long they get enough sunshine, but some of the pelargoniums flower more freely than others Ive found. as far as the name goes, there are geraniums and also pelargoniums, theyre closely related but two different plants. most of the ones we grow are pelargoniums from south africa, whereas geraniums are more tolerant of cold climates which the pelargoniums wont cope with. I *think* and im sure someone will correct me, that the proper geraniums come from colder climates in europe? |
RE: How to get geraniums to flower?
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- Posted by meggs WA Aust (My Page) on
Sat, Sep 17, 05 at 9:55
| Geraniums grow in Australia as well as do pelargoniums in colder climates in Europe. In Northern Europe they keep pelargoniums in glass houses in winter, however, in summer they plant them out. Most windowboxes in Germany are planted with all kinds of pelargoniums. Summers in Europe can be also very hot the only thing they are pretty short. Greniums, on the other hand grow in shade, need more water and the flowers are in shades of purple. The main known and grown geranium is cranesbill. |
RE: How to get geraniums to flower?
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| I had some gerberas that refused to flower, I gave them to my next door neighbour and they flowered non stop. Same soil, same conditions. I can still enjoy the blooms over the fence... Bazza |
RE: How to get geraniums to flower?
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| Geraniums grow wild in Europe, sometimes in rugged condiitons. Based on this I believe they don't need much fertilisers but I agree they do need sun.Having said that I established some cuttings late summer, gave them some fertiliser a few mths later & I noticed some buds recently. I suppose once the weather warms up, it wont get any more feed. Good luck. |
RE: How to get geraniums to flower?
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I use some liquid fertiliser every 2 weeks.
JWB
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RE: How to get geraniums to flower?
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I water mine about once a month, and never fertilise them and they bloom like crazy.
Work that one out, it must be the Sun up here...MM. |
RE: How to get geraniums to flower?
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| Old plants like to be cut back severely. It is probably best to establish new plants from cuttings every few years. They are a colder climate plant but do not like the frost. I believe they do not need much fertiliser. |
RE: How to get geraniums to flower?
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| My geraniums stopped flowering, as soon as they get new buds they dry up & fall off? I water once a week with miracle gro bloom booster. Some of the leaves are dark in color others are light green.Just no flowers. |
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