How to keep geraniums stong and healthy?

Geraniums flower most when they don't have too much soil/compost for their roots. If they do, they produce tons of leaves but not so many flowers. So restrict the roots as much as possible is the best piece of advice.





Plenty of sun is important, and feed every two or three weeks, with a liquid fertiliser: otherwise, you can get slow release fertiliser to add into the compost, when you plant them. Don't over-fertilise as this will cause tons of leaves and less flowers.





Don't overwater, as this can cause root rot - nor allow them to wilt if possible, either, as this is another cause of poor flowering.





Remove dead flowers and yellowing leaves which, if left, can be the cause for infections on healthier parts of your plants.





You can take cuttings from them from around late July, and save some money with not having to pay for next years plants. You can also store them as house plants in winter, if you dig them up before frosts damage them.





In summary:


restricted root growth area - promotes flowering


don't overfeed - promotes flowering


don't allow them to wilt - promotes flowering


don't overwater, it causes rotting


remove dead/yellowing flowers %26amp; leaves - spreads infection





Quick thoughts for you. Got mine planted and growing.


Good luck! Rob

How to keep geraniums stong and healthy?
Water as the soil starts to dry, fertilize like Miracle Grow in your watering, and keep the dead heads cleaned off.