Flower Gardening : How to Garden With Hardy Geraniums

Hardy geraniums can thrive in your garden for many years under a wide range of conditions, though you may want to nourish ...

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Key insights about video Flower Gardening : How to Garden With Hardy Geraniums

🌱 Geraniums come in different sizes, ranging from short and compact varieties to taller ones.

🌱 Hardy geraniums are frost-hardy and can last in your garden for many years.

🌱 Hardy geraniums prefer good soil and a moderate amount of sun.

🌱 They can tolerate full sun in hot climates but may benefit from partial shade.

🌱 Half a day's sun is necessary for them to bloom.

🌱 Hardy geraniums are easy to care for and can be planted like any other annual or perennial.

🌱 When planting, it's important to dig a hole and rough up the root ball a bit.

🌱 Water immediately after planting and wait a couple of weeks before fertilizing.

Timestamped Summary

00:00 Donna Emery introduces herself and mentions that they will be learning how to plant and design with hearty geraniums.

00:12 Donna explains that the plants being shown are actually pelargoniums, not true geraniums.

00:19 True geraniums are shown and Donna mentions that they are frost hardy and can last in the garden for many years.

00:27 Donna explains that hardy geraniums come in different sizes, ranging from short ones to larger plants.

00:34 Two varieties of hardy geraniums, Johnston's blue and Patricia, are shown as examples of larger plants.

00:48 Hardy geraniums prefer good soil and a moderate amount of sun, although they can tolerate full sun in hot climates.

00:58 In a hot climate, hardy geraniums may need to be placed in part shade, but they still require about half a day's sun to bloom.

01:06 Hardy geraniums are described as easy-care plants that can be planted like any other annual or perennial.

01:12 Donna demonstrates how to plant a hardy geranium by digging a hole and placing the plant in it, with the best side facing forward.

01:26 Donna suggests roughing up the root ball before backfilling the hole.

01:34 Watering immediately after planting is recommended, and fertilizing can be done after a couple of weeks with an all-purpose fertilizer.

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Q&A

What is the difference between geraniums and pelargoniums?

Geraniums are true geraniums, while pelargoniums are often referred to as "geraniums" but are actually pelargoniums.

Are hardy geraniums frost-resistant?

Yes, hardy geraniums are frost-hardy and can last in your garden for many years.

What are the different sizes of hardy geraniums?

Hardy geraniums come in various sizes, ranging from short six to eight inches to larger varieties that can grow two to three feet tall and wide.

What kind of soil and sunlight do hardy geraniums prefer?

Hardy geraniums prefer good soil and a moderate amount of sun. They can tolerate full sun in a cool climate, but may need some shade in hotter climates.

How do you plant hardy geraniums?

To plant hardy geraniums, dig a hole and add soil amendment if necessary. Place the plant with the best side facing forward, backfill, and water immediately. Fertilize after a couple of weeks with all-purpose fertilizer.