Saturday, May 22, 2010

What's the best way to save my beautiful big Mother geraniums, so I can replant in the spring?

I have nowhere to put them in the sun to keep them blooming all winter.

What's the best way to save my beautiful big Mother geraniums, so I can replant in the spring?
If they are potted, water them one final time before the first frost and let drain.. Bring them inside to a protected place that will not freeze and place pot upside down on a shelf or out of the way place. near a window is nice ,but not necessary. leave it there till spring. a couple of weeks before placing back outside, place in sunniest window you have and resume watering. Plants will be ready for spring... Did this twice. it works.(don't know why)good luck
Reply:Cut them back about 2/3's and put them somewhere they will not freeze. Give them a very slight amount of water.Maybe by spring you can think of a place to put them in the light when you start watering and fertilizing, before it is really warm enough outside for them. Good Luck.
Reply:If you don't have enough light to grow indoors you can let them go dormant instead. You can prune it back and make small cuttings if you like. Find a cool dry place to overwinter like a heated garage or dry basement. Reduce watering to once a week. It may look a little rough by spring but it will recover quickly in the warm sun. RScott


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