Description


Multiple stems with early large flowers make this Geranium irresistible! White blooms. Height: 35-40 cm (13-15 in).

Planting Instructions

Start 10 to 14 weeks prior to transplanting outdoors. Cover seed with 6mm (1/4 in) of light loamy soil. Soil temperature is critical. A 24 C (75 F) soil temperature must be maintained. Use bottom heat, if you don’t air temperature must be a constant 29 C (85 F). Maintain uniform moisture during germination, misting is ideal. Germination is normally rapid, most will be up in 7 to 10 days. After 2 to 3 weeks transplant to 10 cm (4 in) containers. Seedlings should be grown at 17 C (62 F) night temperatures to assure stocky plants.

Sprouting Seeds: For quick and easy germination you may sprout Geranium seed between two moist paper towel. Place them in a plastic bag for 2 to 4 days. Once seed has sprouted remove and cover lightly with loamy soil. Keep under lights 24 hours a day for first 3 to 4 days or until the first real leaves show. After that, cut back light to 16 hours a day. Garden spacing 35 cm (14 in) apart.

germination of geranium seed