Overwintered Geraniums

Nyboy

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Every spring I spend a small fortune on geraniums. They seem the only flower that can handle Dry sun. This fall I dug up 20 removed soil from roots and stored in brown paper bag. Some time in Feb I soaked their roots for about 1 hour then back in the bag when dried. 3 days ago I potted up the dead looking plants. Today half of them have green growth :weee:weee:weee:weee:ya:ya:ya:woot:woot:celebrate:celebrate:celebrate:clap:clap
 

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Yeah! That will save you a bundle! I overwintered mine as well. They've been in constant bloom since Christmas and still going strong. Mine were started in large containers and both of them were brought inside that way.
 

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Good job! That's the same method I used for a clients geraniums every year. A good way to save some dollars. :)
They'll come back strong and be beautiful all summer.

We found that by the third year they were not as vigorous and it was time to buy fresh stock.
 

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No, not Ivy geraniums. I suspect that they are a little less robust than the regular pelargoniums. But maybe yours just need a bit more time.
What do the stems look like? Are they still somewhat plump, or dry and shriveled?
 

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Yeah, they do get pretty ugly when they go dormant. Sometimes though, even when they are totally dried out, the area closest to the root is still alive and will sprout.
 

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I have heard of doing this. I have a greenhouse so I just cut them back hard and they stay all winter. I think I will try this on a few next year....Thanks..
 

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