How to Propagate and Grow
Perennial-Geranium
Geraniums originate from many temperate regions of the world and are a genus of perennials, some of which are rhizamatous or clump forming, with around three hundred species.
Leaves are five to eleven lobed and vary in size, some of which are deeply lobed. They can be hairy, toothed or rounded.
Flowers range from delicate, tiny to large in size and can be flat or cup shaped and borne singly on stems or in loose or dense cymes. A few species have double flowers.
Genus: Geranium Family: Geraniaceae
Species: G. 'Buxton's Variety'
Common Names: Cranesbill.
Classification: Perennial.
Height: 30cm (12inches).
Flowering: Perennial Geranium flower from spring through summer.
Usage: Ideal for front of borders and beds.
Site: Grow them in full sun, they thrive in it!
They will also do well in partial shade.
Soil: Any very free draining soil.
Propagation Methods: By seed in early spring or as soon as seeds are ripe.
You must sow these seeds immediately after collecting. The fresher the seed the higher your success rate.
Best germination temperature : 70 deg F.
Time from sowing to germination: 6 - 12 weeks onwards.
Extremely slow germination, so be patient!
Very sparodic germination.
Transplant emerging seedlings as soon as they are large enough to handle.
Make sure you do not disturb remaining seeds while transplanting seedlings.
How to sow seeds
By division in spring.
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