wild geranium
Geranium maculatum
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Division,Cutting,Seed Propagation,Layering Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
3 - 8
Flowers:
Pale pink, deep pink, lilac Flowers
Sun:
Full sun,part shade
Soil:
Loamy Humus
Fruits:
brown,gray,gray Fruits Ready In Fall
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Moderate
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Invasive:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Wild geranium (Geranium maculatum) should be watered more frequently during the spring and summer months, letting the soil dry out some between each watering. During the fall and winter months, water only once every 2 weeks. Water thoroughly, soaking the soil until water drains from the bottom of the pot. Do not let wild geranium sit in constantly soggy soils.
sunlight
Wild geranium plants prefer partial shade, and grow best with a few hours of direct sunlight in the morning and filtered sunlight in the afternoon. In areas with intense summer heat, they should receive some shade throughout the day. If grown in full sun, the plant tends to become limp and thirsty. Wild geraniums do best when they have shade from mid-day sun.
pruning
Wild geranium (Geranium maculatum) should be pruned in early spring, before new growth begins. Pruning should consist of removing any dead, diseased, or damaged stems. This will ensure that new growth is healthy and vigorous and will also make the plant look more attractive. Prune back about 1-third of the stems to create a nice, full shape. The amount of pruning should be adjusted based on the size and vigor of the plant, but generally don't cut back more than 1-third of the stems.
