Geraniums are one of the most popular garden plants. They are unbeatable for their heat and drought tolerance, and amazing flower power. 

Geraniums prefer at least 6 hours of sun and light, well-drained soil. Avoid getting the leaves and flowers wet—water at the base of the plant. For the most prolific blooming, feed regularly with an all-purpose plant food and remove spent blooms—they snap off easily at the base of the flower stem. Geraniums are a completely reliable plant for adding bright color to garden beds, baskets, and containers. 

SOWING

Sow your geranium seeds from mid to late December for flowering in late April and early May. Alternatively, an early January sowing should produce flowers in mid to late May

Season: Annual

Height: 35 сm (12 - 14 inches)

Bloom Season: Summer and autumn

Bloom Color: Rose-pink 

Environment: Full sun

Soil Type: Evenly moist, loamy, pH 6.1 - 7.0

Often House Plant: Yes

Latin Name: Pelargonium Zonale

Germ. temperature: 23C  (75F)

Average Germ Time: 5 - 7 days

Depth: 03 cm (1/8 inch)

Moisture: Keep seed moist until germination

Plant Spacing: 25 - 30 cm  (8-12 inches)

To sow seeds, start indoors 8 - 10 weeks before the last frost date is expected. Use starter trays and a good free-draining seed sowing mix, and press the geranium seeds into the mix, covering no more than 1/8 inch. Moisten the flower seeds and seal the tray in a plastic bag or cover with a piece of glass to keep humidity and temperatures more consistent. Five to six weeks after sowing the seeds, transplant seedlings into 10 сm (3 - 4 inch) pots. After frost danger has passed, gradually acclimatize the seedlings to outdoor conditions for 10 - 15 days before planting out.