Gerans in summer can transform balconies and gardens into a riot of color, but without the right care they risk drying at the highlight of the season.
Those who cultivate them know how rewarding to see the flowers blossom one after the other. But how to make sure that their splendor really lasts all summer? It takes little, if you know the right precautions. For those who have little time or little experience, here is an excellent suggestion: observing the leaves is the first step to understand what they need.
Taking care of geraniums in the hottest months is a pleasure more than a duty. Their perfume, the bright colors, the luxuriant growth: they are details that give satisfaction. It is often believed that it is enough to water them every now and then, but the truth is that there are small tricks that make the difference. And who finds out, then no longer stops.
The right exposure for geraniums makes the difference
The first secret to having Gerans always in bloom It is in finding the right place. These plants love the sun, but not the scorching of noon. A Intense light in the morning and late afternoon It is ideal. In very hot areas, better to avoid direct exposure in the most torrid hours: the flowers burn, the leaves are afflicted. A ventilated but not too windy corner, perhaps with a slight shadow in the central hours, can make miracles.
A common mistake? Always keep them in the same position. In fact, observe how they react and move them slightly, if necessary, help to understand what they prefer. It is also attention to nearby plants: an excess of competition for light can slow down flowering.
How to water geraniums (without exaggerating)
In summer there is a tendency to water too much, for fear that the plant suffers from the heat. But geranians, you know, don’t like stagnation. The soil must remain slightly humid, never zuppo.
So better follow some simple rules:
- Water early in the morning o in the eveningnever in the hottest hours.
- Use water at room temperaturenot too cold.
- Avoid wetting the leaves and flowers: they stain and ruin.
- Check the soil before watering: if it is still humid, it is better to wait.
A good trick is to put a finger in the soil up to 2-3 cm: if it is dry, then it’s the right time. And if the vases are hung or exposed to the wind, they may need more water than those on the ground.
Fertilization and pruning: two precious allies
To keep the Flowered geraniums throughout the summerjust enough water and light is not enough. It also serves a little nourishment and some well -made cut.
A specific fertilizer for flower plants, administered every 10-15 days, helps to stimulate new blooms. The important thing is not to overdo it: too fertilizing can damage the roots and make the plant less resistant.
And then there is pruning. There is no need to distort everything, just remove the dried flowers regularly, cutting the stem at the base, remove the dry or yellow leaves and cut the branches too long or bare to encourage compact growth.
This small gesture not only makes the plant more beautiful, but also stimulates the production of new buds. And it is believed that a green thumb is recognized from these details.
Treating geraniums in summer is not an exact science. Each balcony has its own light, every vase its microclimate. But with a little observation and the right advice, the result comes.
And the flowering will not get to wait.
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