Do you need to deadhead Regal geraniums?
You should deadhead whenever your geranium blooms begin to look brown or weak. Deadheading will encourage new, full blooms to grow in and replace any that look weak or less full. Work through your plant, doing this throughout its sections. You’ll begin to see fresh new blooms in just a few days.
How do you keep Regal geraniums blooming?
Transfer the plant outdoors during fall, when nightly temperatures drop to about 55 degrees Fahrenheit, for six weeks. Move the plant back to its original position and resume regular care after the six weeks have passed. This period of cool weather is necessary for regal geraniums to bloom the following season.
How do you care for Regal geraniums?
Check your Martha Washington regal geraniums daily and water deeply, but only when the potting mix is fairly dry (but not bone dry). Avoid overwatering, as the plant may rot. Fertilize every two weeks during the growing season using a low-nitrogen fertilizer with an N-P-K ratio such as 4-8-10.
Can you prune geraniums in summer?
Tip: Don’t prune in late fall or winter if you can help it. Spring & summer are the best times because plants rest in the cooler months. It’s not difficult at all to prune an overgrown geranium but it does require some guts and a bit of patience.
Do regal geraniums bloom all summer?
Unfortunately, it didn’t bloom all summer. Martha Washington or regal geraniums (Pelargonium x domesticum) produce beautiful flowers. Unfortunately, cool (50 to 60°F), night temperatures are required for flower formation.
Do regal geraniums come back every year?
Related to the regal pelargonium (Pelargonium grandiflorum), the regal geranium is best grown as an annual. Pelargoniums are generally grown as annuals, while true geraniums, or cranesbill, are perennials that can withstand colder temperatures.
How do you prune Regal geraniums?
Remove all of the dead and brown leaves from the geranium plant. Next trim away any unhealthy stems. Healthy geranium stems will feel firm if gently squeezed. If you would like a less woody and leggy geranium, cut back the geranium plant by one-third, focusing on stems that have started to turn woody.
How do I overwinter my regal geraniums?
To overwinter regal geraniums grown outside, cut them back in late summer, pot them with a commercial potting mix; then bring the containers inside before the first frost. Either place them in a sunny spot and reduce watering, or let the plants go dormant by overwintering them in a cool, dark place in the basement.