Whole plant
Overall shape, height, branching and growth habit.
Flowers
Geranium growing guide
A tough flowering perennial commonly sold as geranium but botanically belonging to Pelargonium. It performs well in sunny positions and tolerates some drying between waterings.
7-21 daysGermination
VariesHarvest
40 cmSpacing
0.5 cmSow depth
FullSun
TenderFrost
1.5 cm/weekWater
6-7.5pH
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Botanical reference
Compare the whole plant first, then check the leaf, flower and harvest detail to identify what Geranium should look like as it grows.
Leaf detail
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Flower detail
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Harvest / detail
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Growing note
Allow the soil to dry somewhat between waterings. Deadhead spent flowers and lightly prune after flowering flushes to keep plants compact.
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