Geraniums are easy to grow annuals that fit well in home gardens, container gardens, flowerbeds, and even as houseplants. We like them for their big, bright bloom and because they are so easy to grow almost anywhere. Geraniums make great flowers for kids.

Home gardeners use Geraniums in a wide variety of ways. They are well suited for container gardens by themselves or with other flowers. You can use them to make a potted gift for a friend for any occasion. They grow well in flower gardens along with your other favorites.

When the weather gets cold these hardy plants will withstand light frosts and patiently await transplanting into containers to move them indoors. Smaller, dwarf varieties make the best houseplants. Geraniums like lots of sun. So, put them in a sunny window or room. They prefer temperatures below 70 degrees.

Houseplants

Geraniums live approximately 18 months. They will last over the winter as indoors houseplants. Getting them to bloom indoors is sometimes a little difficult, as they often go dormant, or grow slowly. After transplanting, place them in a cool, but sunny location. Cut them back by about 1/3. Don't over water. They prefer soil on the dry side. Fertilize once a month.

If you want to grow cuttings, snip off several new growths, about 3-4 inches in length. Then stick them in moist potting soil. Keep the soil moist and they will root. Comes spring they are just about the right size for planting in a container on the porch or directly in the garden.