Can I put my geraniums outside now?
Tropical plants should remain in their winter storage until temperatures no longer fall below 10 ° C. Balcony beauties such as Geraniums, Fuchsias, or Angel’s Trumpet should remain protected, as well, until mid-May.
How do you care for geraniums outside?
When growing geraniums outdoors, they require moist, well-draining soil similar to that of indoor potting soil with equal amounts of soil, peat, and perlite. Locate your geraniums in an area with at least six to eight hours of sunlight.
How long do geraniums last outside?
A common geranium can live for 40 years or longer if it is cared for properly. Over- or under-watering, insects or disease and cold snaps are the most common reasons geraniums die. With time they may become leggy and unattractive and will need to be renewed or removed.
When can I put potted geraniums outside?
Spring is the ideal planting time for geraniums. You’ll want to wait until after your area’s last hard frost. If planting in the ground, space them 6–24 inches apart. If potting in a container, don’t overcrowd the space.
How often should you water outdoor geraniums?
That is, you shouldn’t rush to irrigate these plants every day, since they grow better when their soil dries out between waterings. Pelargoniums like the soil to dry out a bit before you add more water. Reduce waterings in winter, but never let the soil dry out completely.
When can geraniums be planted outside?
Geraniums should not be grown outside until all danger of frost is past. Check with your local garden center or National Weather Service for local frost dates (see Resources). When soil has warmed to 60 degrees F, geraniums can be planted either in flower beds or containers.
When can geraniums go outside?
Geraniums prefer daytime temperatures of 70 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit and nighttime temperatures of 60 to 65 degrees. In south Florida, this means that geraniums can be kept outside from October to May to avoid the heat of the summer.
How and when to plant geraniums?
Spring is the ideal planting time for geraniums. You’ll want to wait until after your area’s last hard frost. If planting in the ground, space them 6–24 inches apart. If potting in a container, don’t overcrowd the space.
Where to plant geraniums in ground?
For potted plants, place seedlings in 4-inch containers and move up to larger pots as they grow. Plant in-ground geraniums with 6 to 24 inches between them, depending on their growth habit; don’t overcrowd them.