Rose geraniums (bot. Pelargonium capitum) belong to the scented geraniums or better - pelargoniums and are not hardy. However, they are quite easy to care for and easy to overwinter. The small effort is well worth it for garden beginners.
Rose geraniums can also be overwintered in light
How do I overwinter rose geraniums?
It is important that you treat your rose geraniums to a frost-free but cool winter quarters. This can be light or dark. Adjust the winter care accordingly. For example, the basement or the stairwell is ideal.
Thoroughly cut back the geranium in autumn for the dark winter quarters. If you cover the root ball with a plastic bag, you won't have to water the plant in winter. However, with a light wintering, your geranium needs a minimum of water.
The essentials in brief:
- prepare for wintering after flowering
- be sure to hibernate frost-free and cool
- Winter quarters optionally light or dark
- water regularly but little during the winter
tips
Cut back rose geraniums that overwinter in the dark, but you can wait until spring for light-colored plants that overwinter.