- Why is cleaning important?
- How are noble geraniums cleaned properly?
- What else is important for lush flowering?
- Does trimming replace a pruning?
Exuberantly flowering noble geraniums (bot. Pelargonium grandiflorum) are a real eye-catcher in the garden or on the balcony. When the flowers wilt, however, the splendor often leaves a lot to be desired. Now it's time to clean up. But what is it really?
Wilted leaves and flowers should be removed regularly
Why is cleaning important?
The gardener understands cleaning to be the removal of withered leaves and flowers. Regular cleaning keeps your noble geraniums healthy and encourages flowering. Because the plant puts its energy into new buds instead of developing and maturing seeds. With this simple care measure, you can definitely extend the flowering time of your precious geraniums.
How are noble geraniums cleaned properly?
You don't need any tools to clean your precious geraniums, just reasonably skilled fingers. Simply snap off the wilted flower stalk at the leaf node. How often you should clean out depends on the plant. Check the condition of your noble geraniums when watering and remove all withered parts of the plant. Standing geraniums usually need to be trimmed more often than hanging varieties.
What else is important for lush flowering?
Not only cleaning helps that your precious geraniums bloom for a long time. A warm and bright location is also important for lush flowering. The more light your geraniums get, the more buds they will form. In addition, noble geraniums benefit from a cool hibernation, the cold stimulus also stimulates the formation of buds. However, it must not be too cold in the winter quarters, because noble geraniums do not tolerate frost.
Does trimming replace a pruning?
The trimming does not replace a possible pruning. Only the withered parts of the plant are removed. A strong pruning can be done in autumn. This means your noble geraniums need less space to overwinter. A pruning in the spring is also conceivable. Both give the noble geraniums the chance to sprout vigorously again. Cutting back young plants also ensures dense, bushy growth.
The essentials in brief:
- regular cleaning promotes bud formation
- does not replace a pruning
- Carefully break out wilted plant parts, do not cut
tips
Regular cleaning will encourage your noble geraniums to bloom, but it does not replace pruning.