Spring is the ideal planting time for geraniums. You’ll want to wait until after your area’s last hard frost. If planting in the ground, space them 6–24 inches apart. If potting in a container, don’t overcrowd the space. With attentive care and favorable conditions, you can expect to see blooms through early fall. What’s more, if you plant in containers you can bring them indoors to overwinter them, and you’ll be able to enjoy them outdoors during the next spring and summer.
Care and Maintenance
Routinely water your geraniums to keep them at their peak. You will want to allow the soil to dry out between waterings to help avoid root rot; however, do not allow the leaves on your plant to wilt. When the plant begins to wilt, you may try to revive it by overcompensating with extra water. This can lead to leaf drop, which doesn’t make for an attractive display of geraniums. Remember, for the best results, be consistent.
Throughout the growing season, be sure deadhead the flowers, removing dead blooms and dried leaves. Also, note that over-fertilizing will result in poor blooms. If you are using a water-mixed fertilizer, once per month should be plenty to properly feed your plants without overwhelming them. Remember, geraniums are relatively low maintenance, so there’s no need to be overprotective of the beauties.
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