Pruning promotes re-flowering
With some geranium species, it can be worth pruning after flowering, because you will then be rewarded with a second flowering. With this cut, cut off all the stems with faded flowers just above the ground, but leave the leaf rosette untouched. A little liquid complete fertilizer increases the willingness of the plant to have a second flower.
Which cranesbill species bloom a second time
| Cranesbill species | Latin name | Heyday |
|---|---|---|
| Clarke's cranesbill | Geranium clarkei | June to August |
| Pink cranesbill | Geranium endressii | April to June |
| Himalayan cranesbill | Geranium himalayense | June to July |
| Magnificent cranesbill | Geranium x magnificum | May June |
| Oxford cranesbill | Geranium x oxonianum | June to August |
| Brown cranesbill | Geranium phaeum | June July |
| Meadow cranesbill | Geranium pratense | July to August |
| Armenian cranesbill | Geranium psilostemon | June July |
| Caucasian cranesbill | Geranium renardii | June July |
| Forest cranesbill | Geranium sylvaticum | June to July |
| Garden cranesbill | Geranium hybrids | until autumn |
Tips
If you value the longest and most abundant flowering possible, then you are well advised to use geranium hybrids. These cross breeds often have extremely long flowering times.