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How to Make Your GERANIUMS Bloom Longer: A Simple Gardener's Trick Leads to Lavish Blooming Until November
Geraniums (pelargoniums) are among the most popular balcony plants due to their abundant flowering, easy maintenance, and long blooming period. They come in various colors, from red and pink to white and purple, and can adorn terraces, windows, and gardens from spring until the first frost.
TL;DR
- Geraniums offer abundant flowering, easy maintenance, and a long blooming period, suitable for terraces, windows, and gardens.
- They prefer sunny locations with at least 5-6 hours of light daily and require regular watering without waterlogged soil.
- Loose, well-draining soil prevents root rot, while regular feeding encourages richer flowering.
- Removing spent flowers stimulates new bud production and prolongs blooming.
- Gardener David Domoney suggests cutting the entire flower stem at its base, not just the flower head, to prevent energy waste and promote new growth.