How do you care for potted geraniums?

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Does anyone living in zone 9-10 have potted geraniums? How do you manage the care, repotting, pruning etc.

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Janet Pizaro on Mar 17, 2017

Are these new or old geraniums?

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Sue on Mar 17, 2017

I live in zone 9 and have potted geraniums and they do fine

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Joan on Mar 17, 2017

They are 'old' been in pots 3+ years, some were given to me. They are getting a little woody. Various kinds, trailing, upright, scented etc.

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Joan on Mar 17, 2017

LOL ... don't you just love those zones! My climate is cool and coastal.... 80 degrees is a hot day... they classify as a 9 but more like a 10. Anyway I am confused about what I am reading as far as repotting and pruning. Also some say fertilize a lot and others not so much.

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- Janet Pizaro on Mar 17, 2017
  
  Please realize that zone maps have changed for the future. For the trailing geraniums which I am going to assume they are the ivy type,re-pot in fresh soil,and begin to trim back what appears to be leggy,water and keep in the sun. Wait for about two weeks for them to redover from the transplant and then in lieu of watering use a water soluable fertilizer. Mix one scoop to a gallon of water(it should be pale blue)Give the sunshine and warmth to do the rest. As far as regular geraniums,again re-pot into the next size and snip the stems to where you think the leggy issue started. Repeat the same process as the trailing geraniums. This is very common with older plants. Regular feeding and maintenance will help in the recover. Another tip geraniums do not like to be wet,just moist. Water in the early am before the full sun heats up.
  
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Joan on Mar 18, 2017

Thank you Janet! That clarifies a lot. Really appreciate your help, I was afraid I was going to have to toss them.

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- Janet Pizaro on Mar 18, 2017
  
  Oh no ....do not give up mother nature has a habit of curing all.Not like here right now as anther snow storm is brewing. Wish I could get out there with some flowers...Good luck i am sure they will be fine.
  
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