Geranium: Growing the Most Loved Summer Balcony Flower
Pelargonium × hortorum
Growing geranium (pelargonium): balcony plant with long, generous flowering. Full sun, well-drained soil, easy and tough, ideal in pots and window boxes.
Characteristics
The geranium (Pelargonium × hortorum) is the classic balcony plant, with long, generous flowering from April to October in every shade of red, pink and white. It grows in full sun on fertile, well-drained soil, easy and resilient. Ideal in pots, window boxes and sunny planters.
Flowering season
Practical tips
Water needs: media — always check soil moisture before watering.
Prefers pieno sole: provide the right light and rotate the plant for even growth.
Recommended soil: drenante fertile. Refresh the substrate every 1-2 years.
Dust the leaves with a damp cloth to support photosynthesis.
Feed during the growing season (spring-summer) and stop in winter.
