Re: Geraniums
Sue,
I am assuming you are referring to Pelargoniums, what is commonly referred
to as a Geranium. Here they sell them as annuals, but they are tender
perennials, that can be overwintered.
I grow Pels from seed every year. I usually start them around March 1,
sometimes earlier, sometimes later. I use APS units (Accelerated
Propagation System - styrafoam cells on capillary matting). They usually
all germ within a week. When large enough, I pot on to 4 inch, and continue
under lights. I just planted them outside the other day. My favorite,
which I've grown these past 2 yrs is the 2003 All America Selection Winner,
Black Magic Rose. It's growth is uniform, I love the dark zones, and the
flowers are bright. I've never tried the Scented Geraniums from seed - I
think those are usually cutting-propagated.
I would think if you're growing them indoors, to stay indoors, it's never
too late.
Kitty
----- Original Message -----
From: "SueNY" <sue.nyc@att.net>
To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
Sent: Thursday, May 27, 2004 3:14 PM
Subject: [CHAT] Geraniums
> Hi...
> I have three thriving Geranium plants now. One red, one pink and one
> scarlet. I also have a packet of Geranium seeds. I know it's probably too
late
> this year, but has anyone ever grown them from seed? Geraniums are a
> sentimental plant for me..my late grandmother was THE Geranium expert..she
had
> them in every color of the rainbow. I got a couple of her plants after she
> died but they didn't make it. :-( I was wondering how they do grown from
seed?
> My grandmother always propogated them from cuttings.
>
> SueNY
>
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