When does the geranium bloom?
This article introduces when the geranium blooms and shares some small experiences in plant cultivation during the geranium blooming season. Here is a comprehensive introduction.
Geraniums are a common flowering plant, with many varieties, beautiful meanings, and are loved by many people. Especially when they bloom, the flowers are colorful, including white, red, pink, etc. The flowers gather together, creating a beautiful scene. So, when do geraniums bloom? Geraniums bloom from May to July every year and fruit from June to September. Let's take a look at the blooming period of geraniums.
【One, Geranium Blooming Period】
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Geraniums bloom from May to July every year, with a relatively long blooming period. They usually start blooming in early winter and continue to bloom until the next summer. When they bloom, the flowers are rich and varied, with an umbrella-like inflorescence, numerous colors, and each flower has its unique beauty.
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Geranium flowers have an umbrella-like inflorescence that grows in the axil of leaves, with the peduncle longer than the leaves and covered with short villi. There are several bracts, broad-ovate, drooping in the bud stage, and erect in the blooming stage. The outside is covered with dense glandular hairs and long villi, and the petals are red, orange-red, pink, or white. Because the flowers are densely grouped like a ball, they are also known as "pelargonium."
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Why do some places bloom more brilliantly under the same cultivation conditions? This is because the growing environment of geraniums differs. For example, in the north, they bloom in both spring and autumn. In warm southern areas, especially along the coast, they bloom particularly beautifully in spring, autumn, and winter, which is due to different growth environments.
【Two, Necessary Conditions for Geraniums to Bloom More】
When do geraniums bloom?
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In terms of potting soil selection, a mixture of peat soil, decomposed leaf soil, sand, and a small amount of cake fertilizer can be used. This type of soil is very beneficial for the growth of geraniums, allowing them to bloom continuously.
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Take measures to protect the temperature and ensure adequate sunlight. When the temperature exceeds 35℃, geraniums enter a semi-dormant state, stopping growth and blooming. Therefore, in the hot summer, attention should be paid to shading. Keep watering to cool down and stop fertilizing to prevent root rot.
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Spring and autumn are the peak growing seasons for geraniums. To make them bloom more, it is necessary to strengthen water and fertilizer management. It is best to apply a thin liquid fertilizer combining nitrogen and phosphorus every ten days, combined with watering to keep the potting soil moist and avoid waterlogging.
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At a certain stage of growth, pruning is also needed. After the flowers fade, it is necessary to cut off the remaining flower stems and overly dense and long branches to promote the growth of new or lateral branches, leading to more bud formation and blooming. Dwarfing agents like B9 and multiple-effect agents can also be used to make the plant shorter, with larger and more colorful flowers.
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The blooming period of geraniums is from May to July. It is also important to note that geraniums grow quickly and should be repotted every year to ensure continuous blooming. Therefore, when cultivating geraniums, careful attention is needed to enjoy their blooming period for a long time.
This article shares when geraniums bloom and a comprehensive method to understand the blooming season of geraniums, hoping to solve your problems with green plants.