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Geranium Seeds - White
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
3 - 8
HEIGHT
12 - 14 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Summer and fall
BLOOM COLOR
White
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
SOIL TYPE
Evenly moist, loamy, pH 6.1 - 7.0
DEER RESISTANT
No
HOUSE PLANT
Yes
LATIN NAME
Pelargonium zonale
About...
(Pelargonium Zonale FI White) - Pelargonium Zonale seeds produce sturdy, drought tolerant, compact plants that are sure to give bright color and attractive foliage all summer long. Geraniums are a very heat tolerant plant and is an excellent performer in both the landscape and containers.
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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 seed moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
8 - 12 inches
Geranium (Pelargonium Zonale FI White) - Seeds produce sturdy, compact plants that are sure to give bright color and attractive foliage all summer long. 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. Start from flower seeds indoors in late winter, plants will bloom all summer and can be wintered over indoors or in a greenhouse. They are considered to be heat and drought tolerant once established.
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.
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