Which location do hanging geraniums prefer?
Mostly, partially shaded to sunny locations are indicated for hanging geraniums, but the following applies: The more sun the plants get, the more luxuriant the flowers are. So a south, south-west or south-east facing balcony is best suited. Make sure that the plants are protected from wind and rain, especially moisture often makes the flowers look unsightly.
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Which substrate is best for hanging geraniums?
Like all geraniums, hanging geraniums also prefer a loose, well-drained and nutrient-rich substrate. The plants are extremely heavy consumers and therefore benefit from humus soil. You can use special geranium soil for planting, but you can also mix it yourself from commercially available potting soil, compost and perlite (€ 32.90 at Amazon *) (or another clay granulate).
When is the best time to plant hanging geraniums?
Hanging geraniums are very sensitive to the cold and should therefore only be planted after the ice saints, when late frosts are no longer to be expected. If you have overwintered the plants, you can gradually harden them from the end of April / beginning of May and place them outside during the day.
How big should the ideal planting distance be for hanging geraniums?
Ideally, hanging geraniums are planted at a distance of 20 to 30 centimeters.
When do hanging geraniums bloom?
Hanging geraniums bloom throughout the summer from May, and with good care often even until the first frosts in October / November.
What is the best way to propagate hanging geraniums?
If you don't want to buy new plants every year, you can propagate your geraniums yourself. The easiest way to do this is with cuttings that are cut in late summer / early autumn. You can also grow your hanging geraniums yourself from seeds in January / February at the latest, or share older plants.
When should hanging geraniums be transplanted?
If you want to overwinter your hanging geraniums, they should be repotted in fresh substrate in early spring - preferably before the first budding. You can also use this opportunity to cut back.
Tips
When buying, hanging geraniums are often secured with a plastic grille. You should carefully remove this before planting by cutting open the individual struts with scissors.
