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Title: Geraniums?
Post by: Zaf on June 16, 2012, 11:12:14 AM

I've got some that are really straggly now, will they grow back if I cut them back hard, after the failure of the clematis cuttings I'm a bit nervous of trying that again!

Title: Re: Geraniums?
Post by: Sweetpea on June 16, 2012, 11:37:43 AM

Geraniums are quite hardy, and if it was me I would give it a go.  Also giving them a good feed may help them sprout again.

S x x x x

Title: Re: Geraniums?
Post by: Zaf on June 16, 2012, 12:32:00 PM

Thanks shaz, I might repot them first then once they are happy in their new pots I'll give it a try

Z xx

Title: Re: Geraniums?
Post by: Munchroom on June 18, 2012, 08:48:56 AM

I have geranuims that keep coming back so I would say they are pretty hardy :) xx

Title: Re: Geraniums?
Post by: Zaf on June 18, 2012, 08:51:40 AM

Thanks Munchroom,  I'm going to do a test prune as each one stops flowering

Z x

Title: Re: Geraniums?
Post by: Desperado99 on June 18, 2012, 07:23:59 PM

I'd be tempted to take cuttings as well (really easy to do - but you need the hormone powder to dip them in) that way you get new plants too  :)

Title: Re: Geraniums?
Post by: Zaf on June 18, 2012, 07:27:34 PM

Thanks desperado, Ive got some of that hormone powder so will have a go :)

Z xx

Title: Re: Geraniums?
Post by: Catbrian on June 18, 2012, 07:59:11 PM

Its best to cut stragley bits down, the geranium is very hardy.  I find the best geraniums are of cuttings from  mature plants. I just did some.  Plonk em in water for a few weeks and watch the roots grow.  No growth powder needed, they are soooo easy

Title: Re: Geraniums?
Post by: Zaf on June 18, 2012, 08:14:41 PM

Thanks, I'll try that too, I've got some lovely varieties with scented leaves but they are definitely in need of some attention

Z x