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Geranium Seeds - Violet
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(Pelargonium Zonale FI Violet) - The dark green foliage of this geranium beautifully frames the large violet blooms which can reach 4 - 5 inches across. This versatile drough resistant little plant establishes easily from seeds, and gives a never ending show of color all growing season long!
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Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
75F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
5 -7 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
No
DEPTH
1/8 inch
SOWING RATE
2 - 3 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
8 - 12 inches
Geranium (Pelargonium Zonale FI Violet) - The dark green foliage of this geranium beautifully frames the large violet blooms which can reach 4 - 5 inches across. This versatile little plant establishes easily from seeds, is resistant to drought, and gives a never ending show of color all growing season long! This plant is basal-branching yet compact, and it manages to produce plenty of blooms and leaves on neat 12 - 14 inch plants. Flowers will start blooming in early summer and continue to bloom in many areas right up until the first frost. There are several places to grow geraniums including: the flower garden, pots, or window boxes. They look great wherever they are planted!
Pelargonium Zonale plants require little care once established including little water. They prefer full sun and a well-drained, moderately rich soil. They can handle partial shade, but become more prone to mildew if kept damp. Easy-to-start from flower seeds indoors in late winter, geraniums will bloom all summer and can be wintered over indoors or in a greenhouse.
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 easy to plant flower seeds into the mix, covering no more than 1/8 inch of soil. 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 geranium seeds, transplant seedlings into 3 - 4 inch pots. After frost danger has passed, gradually acclimatize the small seedlings to outdoor conditions for 10 - 15 days before planting directly outside. The best care for your healthy geranium plants use a liquid fertilizer monthly, watering when the plant dries out, and deadheading the spent blooms to keep plants blooming well. These simple steps will help keep your plants looking vibrant.
Common Questions
Do I need to deadhead my geranium flowers?
Yes, to prolong your bloom season you will need to deadhead your spent blooms.
How much water to potted geraniums need?
This will depend on temperatures. A good rule of thumb is 2 – 3 times per week. In the garden once established you can allow the soil to dry out between and watering once a week is often enough.
Do I need to fertilize my plants?
Geraniums benefit from an application of balanced, slow-release fertilizer every 2 to 4 weeks. Skip this if you used a potting medium in your containers plants that already have fertilizer in the mix.
Do I need to prune my geranium plants?
Branches should be pinched back just above the leaf node. Remove flower stems at their base. It is also key to check regularly and remove any damaged stems or foliage.
Do geraniums do better in pots or in the ground?
Geraniums are excellent container plants. They can also do well as bedding plants and in borders, however growing them in pots allows for greater control over water, heat and sun exposure.
Can geraniums grow indoors?
Potted geraniums can do well as indoor plants provided you can give them enough light exposure.
