Location, planting, watering, fertilizing and more

Location and soil

The more sun your geraniums get, the more they will bloom. A sunny one Location is therefore recommended outside or in the living room or winter garden. Protect noble geraniums from the blazing sun at lunchtime when the plants are in the windowsill. Temperatures between around 20 ° C are ideal.

Also on one balcony noble geraniums can feel very comfortable. Here, however, they should get a place protected from wind and rain. Strong wind causes the shoots to break, but rain damages the colorful flowers, making them stick together easily.

A humus-rich, well-drained and slightly acidic soil is very beneficial for noble geraniums. They do not tolerate lime or waterlogging. A pH value between 5.5 and 6.5 is ideal. It is better to use special geranium soil or high-quality compost-based soil for pots rather than cheaper Potting soil, Your geraniums will thank you.

Plant noble geraniums

You can buy noble geraniums in the garden center as early as March. But it is still far too early to plant out. Instead, plant in tubs, pots or Window boxes(€ 109.00 at Amazon *) and place the Geraniums then in a sunny place in the warm. After the ice saints, your geraniums can go outside. We recommend getting used to the cooler surroundings slowly.

Water and fertilize

Noble geraniums have a very high demand for water and nutrients. Therefore, they should be watered and fertilized regularly. It is essential to consider the low calcium tolerance of these plants. Rainwater or stale tap water are ideal for watering.

The essentials in brief:

• Location: bed, balcony or room, sunny to shady, protected from rain and wind
• Soil: sandy to loamy, fresh or slightly moist, slightly acidic
• Flowering period: from April to October
• Flower color: white, pink, red, violet, also multicolored
• relatively high water and nutrient requirements
• perennial, but not hardy