A well-known plant with abundant flowering throughout the year.
Leaves
Its leaves are simple, large, thick with long stalks.
Flowers
Its flowers grow on long, flowery stems and create inflorescences in a shade. It has a wide variety of colors. Its flowering can last up to 6 months.
Terrain
It grows satisfactorily in all types of soil, without particular problems. A necessary condition is that the soil has good drainage. It prefers sandy soils, rich in nutrients.
Position
Prefers sunny positions protected from strong or hot wind. In semi-shaded locations, the coloring of the foliage is affected.
Watering
Water the plant regularly when you see the surface of its soil dry and be careful to always empty the saucer of water so that its roots do not rot.
Do not pour water from above, avoid getting its leaves wet!!
Lubrication
Fertilizing in the spring every 15 days will greatly help the vigor and flowering of the plant. Fertilize with a liquid fertilizer for flowering plants or slow-absorbing granular fertilizer.
Durability
It thrives in places with mild winters and can withstand cold and low temperatures up to - 2ο C. Caution is required with strong winds. Suitable for planting in areas with heavy air pollution. It withstands coastal areas.
Pruning
Try to remove dried flowers to help it produce new flowers faster.
Diseases and enemies
Geraniums are generally disease resistant, but can very rarely be affected by aphids and stem caterpillars.
It is suitable for
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- For planting in coastal areas.
- In individual places in the garden.
- For planting in a pot.
- Forms beautiful clusters.
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Flowerpot 10.5 cm
