Plantings – Wintering-Over Geraniums

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I’m beginning to bring in my geranium plants in the hope of overwintering them. Last year I pulled several out of the ground and stored them in my garage. The garage doesn’t freeze, but it gets very cold. Half of the geraniums I attempted to overwinter made it, the others never showed new signs of life. I think I would have saved them all if I had kept the boxed geraniums in the basement instead of the garage. I also wish I had labeled my plants last year. When it came time to plant them again I couldn’t remember which one was pink, red or magenta. This year I added a label and attached it with a pipe cleaner.

Here’s a video tutorial from Garden Gate magazine with good advice on keeping your geraniums alive. This short video has excellent tips on storing your geraniums and when to replant for new growth. Happy gardening!
How to Overwinter Geraniums