Geraniums are easy to grow annuals that fit well in home gardens, container gardens, flowerbeds, and even as houseplants. We like them for their big, bright bloom, and because they are so easy to grow almost anywhere. Geraniums make great flowers for kids.

Home gardeners use Geranium plants in a wide variety of ways. They are well suited for container gardens by themselves or with other flowers. You can use them to make a potted gift for a friend for any occasion. They grow well in flower gardens along with your other favorites.

When the weather gets cold these hardy plants will withstand light frosts and patiently await transplanting into containers to move them indoors. Smaller, dwarf varieties make the best houseplants. Geraniums like lots of sun. So, put them in a sunny window or room. They prefer temperatures below 70 degrees.

Geraniums can be grown from seed or cuttings. But, most people buy small plants from garden stores at very low prices and plant them around the garden and in containers. Plant them in full or partial shade. While they will tolerate poor soil, add compost and a general purpose fertilizer to maximize growth and plant health.

By mid-summer, your geranium plant will be growing bright white, red or pink blooms. They will continuously bloom all the way to the first frost and beyond.
Tip: To promote continuous blooming, pinch or cut off the blooms after they die.

Geraniums live approximately 18 months. They will last over the winter as indoors houseplants. Getting them to bloom indoors is sometimes a little difficult.,as they often go dormant, or grow slowly. After transplanting, place them in a cool, but sunny location. Cut them back by about 1/3. Don't overwater . They prefer soil on the dry side. Fertilize once a month.