How do you over winter Geraniums?

Eclipsebigdog
by Eclipsebigdog

What is the best way to over winter GERANIUMS? Water or no water. Light or no light. Cut back or no cutback. House or garage? Fertilize or not?

  6 answers
  • Fiddledd224 Fiddledd224 on Nov 04, 2018

    I tried to overwinter mine, but had no luck since I live in Zone 6. Geraniums are only perennials in Zones 10 and 11 where it never freezes. If you want to try to bring them inside, keep them in a warm and sunny spot where it gets at least 6 hours of sun a day. Make sure that you don't overwater, since this creates a mildew condition on the leaves that can kill the plants. Good luck!!!

  • Ken Erickson Ken Erickson on Nov 04, 2018

    We always throw them out and buy new. I always suggest that people consult with a local nursery. They have the right info for their area.

  • I'm in zone 9/10. No covering is necessary. If there is not enough rain, water. WAe do freeze, there's nothing harder on a plant than being dehydrated then hit with frost.

  • Pamela Pamela on Nov 04, 2018

    I live in northeast Ohio, darned cold . We bring them inside to a sunny window, water once a week and they do fine.

  • What zone are you In? Makes a difference. I am in zone 9 and no special care is required. In other zones you need to bring them indoors, a barn or garage. Yes they do need light and water but NO fertilizer. Fertilizer is ONLY needed during the growing season, not when it is dormant.