With just a bit of deadheading, they will often provide months of beauty.
Geraniums are most commonly propagated using cuttings.
If you live in a zone colder than USDA 9, you will want to propagate the cuttings indoors.
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Below, we outline how to propagate geraniums so you have more blooms next year.
When Is the Best Time to Propagate Geraniums?
The best time for propagating geraniums is in late summer or early autumn.
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Using this product may cause the cutting to weaken and become vulnerable to root rot.
Small four to six-inch peat pots work fine, as do small terracotta pots.
double-check the pot has excellent drainage.
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There should be at least an inch of stem to plant in the prepared soil, if possible.
Keep your container with rooted cuttings in a warm sunny spot with a consistent temperature (avoid drafts).
Water Lightly and Sparingly
Avoid watering too much, to prevent the possibility of root rot.
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Water or mist soil surface lightly when it becomes dry.
This will also lead to more bud formation.
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Tips for Propagating Geraniums
Potting soil is best.
Geranium cuttings may soften in water and become vulnerable to root rot.
The best time is between late summer and early autumn, so September is ideal.
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