geraniums seeds for sale Multibloom Red Geranium – Pinetree Garden Seeds

geraniums seeds for sale Multibloom Red Geranium – Pinetree Garden SeedsTrue bright red. In our trials, this hybrid was one of the earliest blooming geraniums grown from seed with a great number of flowers per plant. They still looked good after a light frost. 10 seeds PLANTING Pelargonium hortum Annual Germination: 7 21 days Germination Temperature: Optimum soil temperatures 70 75F Seed Planting Depth: Sow on the surface and lightly cover Starting Indoors: Start indoors 8 16 weeks before the last frost. Provide 70 75F

True bright red. In our trials, this hybrid was one of the earliest blooming geraniums grown from seed with a great number of flowers per plant. They still looked good after a light frost.

10 seeds

PLANTING

Pelargonium hortum 

Annual

Germination:7-21 days

Germination Temperature: Optimum soil temperatures 70-75ºF

Seed Planting Depth: Sow on the surface and lightly cover

Starting Indoors: Start indoors 8-16 weeks before the last frost. Provide 70-75ºF soil temperature. Transplant after last frost, 12” apart

Sowing Outdoors:  Direct sow outdoors after the last frost, only in areas with long growing seasons

Growth Habit: Mounded

Height and Width:  12-15" by 12-15”

Spacing: 12"apart

Light Needs: Full sun to part shade

Soil Needs: Average, well-drained

Approximate days to flower from seed: 90-100 days

Uses: Bedding plants, containers, window boxes, and hanging baskets

Care: Water seedlings regularly until established. Amend soil with compost before transplanting.  Cut back stems as the blooms fade, this encourages more flower production. Fertilize with a liquid fertilizer every few weeks.