- Which location do hanging geraniums prefer?
- Which substrate is best suited for hanging geraniums?
- When is the best time to plant hanging geraniums?
- How big should the ideal planting distance be for hanging geraniums?
- When do hanging geraniums bloom?
- What is the best way to propagate hanging geraniums?
- When should you transplant hanging geraniums?
In contrast to the upright growing geraniums (Pelargonium zonale), hanging geraniums form shoots up to 150 centimeters long with lush flowers. In the following article you will find out how best to plant the popular balcony and traffic light plants.
Only after the ice saints should the hanging geraniums come outside
Which location do hanging geraniums prefer?
Half-shady to sunny locations are usually specified for hanging geraniums, although the following applies: the more sun the plants get, the more lush the flowers will be. A balcony facing south, south-west or south-east is therefore best suited. Also make sure that the plants are protected from wind and rain, especially wetness often makes the flowers look unattractive.
Which substrate is best suited for hanging geraniums?
Like all geraniums, hanging geraniums also prefer a loose, permeable and nutrient-rich substrate. The plants are extremely heavy feeders and therefore benefit from humus-rich soil. You can use special geranium soil for planting, but you can also mix it yourself from commercially available potting soil, compost and perlite (or other clay granules).
When is the best time to plant hanging geraniums?
Hanging geraniums are very sensitive to cold and should therefore only be planted out after the ice saints, when late frosts are no longer to be expected. If you overwintered the plants, you can gradually harden them from the end of April / beginning of May and put them outside during the day.
How big should the ideal planting distance be for hanging geraniums?
Ideally, hanging geraniums are planted 20 to 30 centimeters apart.
When do hanging geraniums bloom?
Hanging geraniums bloom all summer long from May, with good care often even up to the first frosts in October/November.
What is the best way to propagate hanging geraniums?
If you don't want to buy new plants every year, you can also propagate your geraniums yourself. The easiest way to do this is with cuttings that are cut in late summer / early autumn. You can also grow your own hanging geraniums from seeds or divide older plants in January or February at the latest.
When should you transplant hanging geraniums?
If you overwinter your hanging geraniums, they should be repotted in fresh substrate in early spring - preferably before the first sprouting. You can also take this opportunity to make a pruning right away.
tips
When purchased, hanging geraniums are often secured with a plastic grid. You should carefully remove this before planting by cutting open the individual struts all around with scissors.