Re: geraniums

In a message dated 11/8/98 8:58:32 AM Central Standard Time, SECK138@aol.com
writes:

<< Wintering over geraniums has been always a trial and error method. >>

 I do not have a large number of different Geraniums, maybe six or seven, but
the few I have-over winter fine.  They like moist but well drained soil.  Some
plants will act like semi evergreens.  The first plant to bloom for me last
year was a Geranium sanguine 'New Hampshire Purple' It was blooming under the
plastic cover I use to over winter my pots. 
If you are asking about Pelargoniums, these are mostly evergreen tropical
plants from south Africa. They should be brought into a cool green house for
the winter or a very bright window in the house. Personally I do not like
Pelargoniums and they would be the last thing I would keep in the house. But
aside from that It is a large collection of plants ands a lot of them are sold
every year in the spring.  There are about six different groups including:
Zonal, Scented, Unique, Regal, Ivy and Angel.  Many of these plants can be
grown as shrubs in areas of the country were it does not freeze or in a green
house. 
Pelargoniums are hardy to about F 36-38, the scented types maybe a little
hardier regrowing from the roots. If you do bring your plants inside (shudder)
cut them back half way and grow on the dry side. Over watering promotes rot
and legginess.
  

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