Geranium Seeds For Sale In South Africa
What is Geranium Seeds?
The annual forms of geranium are actually Pelargonium, known as crane’s bills due to the look of their seed pods. Though red geraniums are a favorite, we also have geranium seeds in the flower colors of white, pink, lavender and apple blossom.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find geranium seeds?
Inspect your geranium plants in the summer. Look just beneath the flower blossom to locate the flower’s ovary where the seeds will grow.
What month do you plant geranium seeds?
Geraniums are relatively easy to grow from seeds. However, geranium seedlings are slow growing. Geranium seeds should be sown in early to mid-February to produce flowering plants for spring. Flowering occurs approximately 13 to 15 weeks after sowing.
Do geraniums come true from seed?
Some cultivars of Geranium come true from seed. Examples include the two forms of G. clarkei, ‘Kashmir White’ and ‘Kashmir Purple’, these having finely divided leaves and large bowl-shaped flowers, and G. sylvaticum ‘Album’, a tall, pale-leaved form with pure white flowers in spring.
Where do geraniums grow in South Africa?
South African Geraniums are long flowering and fast-growing and are ideal for mass planting in sunny or lightly-shaded areas in rock garden pockets; as edging plants to herbaceous borders; for cascading over low retaining walls; as ground covers to stabilise steep banks; and in window boxes, pots and mixed, hanging ..
How do you germinate geranium seeds?
Geranium seeds germinate best at 75 degrees F., so consider putting them on top of a refrigerator or using a Heat Mat. If the soil surface gets dry, use a mister to moisten it with water. Watch for germination, which can take as few as three days or as long as four weeks.
How do I get seeds from a geranium plant?
As soon as you see green spikes with up to five seed pods form at the base of a flower on a geranium, that’s when to cover it with a mesh bag to catch the seeds before it ripens. Once ripe, the seed pods can spring open anytime.
Should you soak geranium seeds before planting?
“Geranium seeds can be erratic in germination. Try rolling the seeds in damp paper towels and letting them ‘pre-soak’ in this way for two days before planting in flats.”
How quickly do geraniums grow?
Geranium seeds take between 18-20 weeks to mature and produce flowers. This is influenced by the time of year the seeds are sown, as well as light levels and temperature.
Are geraniums easy to grow?
It’s actually as easy as planting them in the ground. You need loose, well-draining soil, consistent watering and low levels of fertilization. Geraniums grow well in containers of all shapes and sizes, as long as they have drainage holes.
Should I cut back geraniums after flowering?
Early-flowering perennials such as geraniums and delphiniums are cut to near ground level after flowering to encourage fresh foliage and late summer flowering. These are then cut back again in autumn or spring.