Upon Arrival…
- Remove your plants from all packaging and inspect the condition of the growth. If you are concerned with the condition, please email us an image within 5 days of delivery.
- If the soil seems dry upon arrival this is okay, just make sure to give the plants a good watering!
- The new plants will need time to acclimate before they can be replanted or moved outside. We recommend placing the plant start in a bright location inside for 1-2 days. This will help perk them up!
- Any dried or yellow leaves should be removed prior to transplanting. Plants may appear wilted or dried out upon arrival, this is normal during the transit process due to lack of sunlight. Water as directed and place in a bright location and they will perk right up!
- The new plant start plugs can be safely transplanted outside into the ground or containers once night time temperatures are consistently above 50 degrees.
Planting Advice…
Planting Depth and Spacing: Dig a hole deep enough for the entire plug to fit with the top of the plant plug sitting flush with the soil line. Make sure the plug is not sticking up at all from the soil. Plants should be spaced 12” apart in the garden.
Planting in Pots: Choose a container with drainage holes. Use a 8-12” pot for one plant or space each plug 3-4” from the side of the pot and each other if using a larger pot.
Soil: Geraniums can adapt in a wide range of soil types once established. If you do have clay soil, we do recommend adding all purpose potting soil to help with drainage and aeration.
Watering: If the top inch of the soil is dry, it means it’s time to water. When plants are young, it is important to not allow them to dry out completely. Keep the soil evenly moist but not saturated. Once the Geraniums become more established, they will become more heat and drought tolerant.
Fertilize: We recommend using Jacks Bloom Booster Fertilizer. See package for specific instructions.
Over Winter: Geraniums are considered tender perennials which means they cannot tolerate temperatures that reach 35F or below. In zones where Winters stay above 35F, these can remain outdoors and will continue to thrive during the Winter months. In zones where temperatures dip below the 35F threshold, you can treat them as an annual and discard them after the Summer season or you can move the Geraniums indoors and and store them for the following Spring/Summer season. Move your potted Geranium indoors and cut back the foliage to a couple inches above the soil level and keep in a cool, dry, dark location over Winter. Allow them to dry out completely during this time. If planted in the ground, you can dig the plant up and follow the same instructions as a previously potted geranium. Once temperatures are consistently above 50F, you can then move them back outdoors.