I live in Toronto ontario,,, I was wondering when should I start to plant my geraniums?? (im putting them in planters and big pots on my balcony. also my balcony gets ALOT of sun is that okay for them? do they do good in pots?
2007-03-22 14:31:15 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Geraniums are a GREAT choice for planters and balconies. They LOVE sun. They don't love frost, so keep them in a protected place until frost is gone from your area. (I live in California so I am not sure about Toronto!!). Make sure that they have a soil that drains well and water on a regular basis.
Because I would think that your season is short (??) I would start with some small (4 inch) plants rather than from seed. You will get color faster. You can "over winter" them by keeping them in a garage or sun room.
2007-03-22 16:02:10 · answer #1 · answered by Cindy B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
geraniums do really well in pots and full sun, you may have to fertilize regularly to keep them happy. They can take a light frost so keep an eye on the weather, May 24th is safe, but safe can be boring, so if you have a way to cover the plants when a frost warning is in effect you can put them out earlier.
2007-03-22 22:02:14 · answer #2 · answered by ginny 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
find ur zone mine is 5 in ohio. they like full sun well drained soil. u can start ur seeds under lights now and also any cuttings u can get ur hands on. I save my plants every year in a pot. i just cut the plants down halfway and the'll grow back in may and flower soon after. also gerranuims, don't like to be kept constantly wet. butterflies will visit if u plant enough of them. hope this information helps.
2007-03-22 21:42:13 · answer #3 · answered by plant man 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AFTER YOU ARE SURE THERE WILL BE NO MORE FREEZES OR FROST
2007-03-22 23:25:46 · answer #4 · answered by whateverbabe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋