spotted geranium
Geranium maculatum 'Espresso'
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Cutting,Division,Seed Propagation,Layering Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
5 - 8
Flowers:
Lavender Flowers
Sun:
Full sun,part shade
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Thorny:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Water spotted geranium (Geranium maculatum 'Espresso') every 7–10 days, or when the soil is dry to the touch. Water the plant deeply, soaking the soil until water runs out of the bottom of the pot or bed. Avoid overwatering; reduce frequency during cooler months, particularly when temperatures fall below 50°F (10°C). Provide additional watering during especially hot or dry weather.
sunlight
Spotted geraniums (Geranium maculatum 'Espresso') should be grown in an area with full sunlight. They need at least 6 hours of sunlight per day. It is best for them to have direct sunlight in the middle of the day when the sun is strongest. Planting them in a spot that gets morning sun and afternoon shade will provide them with enough light to thrive. In addition, they should be placed away from buildings and trees that can block sunlight.
pruning
The recommended pruning time for spotted geranium (Geranium maculatum 'Espresso') is in early spring, when the first shoots begin to appear. Pruning should be done to remove old and dead stems, as well as any stems that have an undesirable form. It is recommended that only ⅓ of the total height of the plant be removed with each pruning. If necessary, some stems may be shortened, but never remove more than ¼ of the plant's original height. The plant will benefit from lightly pinching and pin-pruning the active growth, which encourages a compact, bushy plant.
