hardy geranium
Geranium cantabrigiense 'St. Ola'
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Division,Cutting,Seed Propagation,Layering Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 8
Flowers:
White Flowers
Sun:
Full sun,part shade
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Moderate
watering
Hardy geraniums (Geranium cantabrigiense 'St. Ola') should be watered regularly throughout the growing season. Aim to keep the soil lightly moist but not soggy. Any excess water should be allowed to drain away. Water deeply once a week, or more frequently in extreme heat. During hot weather, geraniums may require water twice a week. In their dormant period, water once every 2 weeks. Reduce watering in the winter months. Avoid overhead watering as this can cause fungal diseases.
sunlight
Hardy geraniums (Geranium cantabrigiense 'St. Ola') prefer full sun for most of the day, ideally between 6 and 8 hours. However, they can tolerate some partial shade, especially during the hottest and brightest hours of the day in the summer months. Ideally, they should receive the most light either in the morning or mid-afternoon, when the light is less intense.
pruning
Hardy geraniums should be pruned in early spring, after any threat of frost is over. Cut back the foliage to about 6 inches in height and shape the plant. This will help promote new, lush growth. Deadhead spent flowers throughout the season, and lightly trim the plants in late summer for a neater growing habit. Lightly pruning the stems may also help promote flowering, but don’t cut them back into the woody parts of the plant – only prune shoots with fresh leaves.
