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Geranien, Martha Washington


Geranien, Martha Washington
Martha Washington Geranien, manchmal auch Fancy, Treibhaus oder Pansy Geranien genannt, haben große auffällige Blüten mit Flecken oder Markierungen in der Mitte der Blüten. Pflanzen werden in der Regel zwischen Ostern und Muttertag von Floristen, Gartencenter und Baumschulen vermarktet.

Während die Blumen und Pflanzen auffälliger und spektakulärer sind als reguläre zonale Geranien, leiden sie stark, wenn die Wachstumsbedingungen mehr als 60 Grad Fahrenheit während des Tages und weniger als 55 Grad Fahrenheit in der Nacht sind. Pflanzen bevorzugen helles, indirektes Licht und einen feuchten, gut durchlässigen Boden.

Martha Washington Geranien werden am besten so lange genossen, wie sie blühen und dann weggeworfen werden.

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Geranien, Martha Washington

FAQ - 💬

❓ Do Martha Washington geraniums come back every year?

👉 Martha Washington geraniums are usually thrown out when blooming stops, but in the right conditions, they may live as long as three years. Martha Washington geraniums grow as perennials in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 9 through 10.

❓ How big do Martha Washington geraniums get?

👉 roughly 12 to 18 inches tallOverall, Martha Washington geraniums grow roughly 12 to 18 inches tall and 12 to 24 inches wide. The flowers appear in clusters similar to zonal geraniums, but stems tend to be shorter, making a Martha Washington geranium frequently appear to be overloaded with flowers.

❓ Do you cut back Martha Washington geraniums?

👉 Deadheading Martha Washington Geraniums, or removing old flower heads, helps to keep them actively blooming. Don't pinch or cut back the plants because it can halt flowering.

❓ Can you over winter a Martha Washington geranium?

👉 Martha Washingtons also winter best in cool temperatures, with only enough water to keep them alive. Temperatures in the 10 to 15 C range, together with bright light and a dryish soil, contribute to successful wintering and help at the same time to set these lovely plants up for really good flowering in spring.

❓ Why are they called Martha Washington geraniums?

👉 Martha Washington geranium gets its name from a once-popular cultivar. Although newer Pelargonium hybrids outshine 'Martha Washington', the name stuck. Today, that early cultivar has been replaced by more vigorous hybrids, with a wide range of spectacular flowers to choose from.

❓ How much sun do Martha Washington geraniums need?

👉 six hoursThe Martha Washington geranium requires plenty of sunlight. However, you should avoid direct sunlight. The main rule is to ensure that the regal geranium receives at least six hours of sunlight each day. If they don't get enough light, the foliage will start to droop and wilt.

❓ Is Miracle Grow good for geraniums?

👉 If you're growing geraniums in planting beds, improve soil drainage and quality by mixing 3 inches of Miracle-Gro® Garden Soil for Flowers into the top 6 to 8 inches of native soil. For best results when growing geraniums in containers, fill pots with light and fluffy Miracle-Gro® Potting Mix.

❓ Do geraniums prefer sun or shade?

👉 Geraniums require plenty of sunlight to flower, but in areas with hot summers, a bit of shade is recommended. When it comes to how much sunlight do geraniums need, the answer depends on the specific geranium and your garden zone. The ideal location has morning sun, afternoon shade and well-draining soil.

❓ How do you deadhead Martha Washington?

👉 0:001:01How to Deadhead Martha Washington (Regal) Geranium

❓ Can I leave geraniums outside over winter?

👉 While they can survive light frosts (temperatures just below freezing), they will die if exposed to prolonged temperatures below freezing so need to be protected in these conditions.

❓ Can you leave geraniums in pots over winter?

👉 When saving geraniums for the winter in pots, dig up your geraniums and place them in a pot that can comfortably fit their rootball. Prune the geranium back by one-third. Water the pot thoroughly and place it in a cool but well-lit part of your house.

❓ What are Martha Washington geraniums?

👉 Martha Washington geraniums (pelargonium x domesticum) are glamorous flowering plants that cope fairly well under crisp cold conditions and bloom into richly colored flowers. They are also known as Regal Geraniums or Pansy Geraniums.

❓ How far apart do you plant Martha Washington geraniums?

👉 The plants bloom when nighttime temperatures range between 50 and 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Martha Washington geraniums grow in a wide range of soil types but do best in rich, well-drained soil. If planted in garden beds, space them 8 to 12 inches apart.

❓ What is the best fertilizer for Martha Washington geraniums?

👉 Avoid using high-nitrogen fertilizers on Martha Washington geraniums. Instead, select a bloom booster-type fertilizer that helps promote flower formation. A high potassium fertilizer developed for vegetables works well, too.

❓ How often do you feed Martha Washington geraniums?

👉 To promote flowering and to keep your plant healthy, feed your Martha Washington geranium every two weeks. Fertilizer with too much nitrogen will encourage leaf growth rather than flower production, so check the numbers on the label. Choose a fertilizer with the first number being no more than half the other two numbers – for example, 4-8-10.


Autor Des Artikels: Alexander Schulz. Unabhängiger Konstrukteur und technischer Experte. Arbeitserfahrung in der Baubranche seit 1980. Fachkompetenz in den Richtungen: Bau, Architektur, Design, Hausbau.

Video-Anleitung: Regal Pelargonium.


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