Geraniums, also known as Cranesbill or pelargoniums, are hardy bedding and perennial blooms. Their vibrant colours and gorgeous green foliage can provide months of beauty to the summer garden.

If you’re new to gardening and are searching for the perfect flower for your beds, then look no further. If you’re unsure on how to plant geraniums, then use this blog as a handy guide!

Where to Plant Geraniums

Typically, Geraniums are used for flower bed and container displays. Our Geraniums are supplied as either handy plug plants or easy to plant perennials.

These two types of Geranium are each easy to grow and nurture, helping you create a gorgeous display in beds, borders, containers, or even in hanging baskets if you opt for the bedding varieties!

How to Plant Geranium Plugs

Before planting, ensure your soil is well prepped. Position them in well-drained, fertile soil in an area of the garden that reaches plenty of sunlight.

Gently remove the plug from its tray. To do this, you can push from the bottom of the tray and lift. Give each plug a small pot so that it can retain moisture before potting on after a few weeks if the weather allows.

Add compost to each pot and dig a hole that will fit the plug, ensuring the surface of the plant is level with the soil. Cover gently and pat the soil to ensure its secure.

Water once planted, but ensure the soil doesn’t become too wet. Geraniums aren’t thirsty plants, and will do well with intermittent watering. However, when you do water them, do so in the early mornings or late evenings, so the sun doesn’t evaporate the water instantly.

How to Plant Geranium Perennials

Majority of our perennial Geraniums are supplied as loose roots, which look quite similar to a tuber, but less chunky. These plants are easy to grow and can be done by even the most beginner of gardeners! 

To start, loosen the soil in your desired spot with a gardening fork, digging out any weeds or rocks in the way. 

Dig a hole in the ground that is just bigger than the root ball, and settle it into place. Cover with soil until the top of the root is just about covered. 

For containers, add compost until halfway and put the root ball in the centre of the pot, covering it with soil until the very top sits just below the surface. Make sure your pot is large enough for the root ball (go bigger if you're unsure). 

When to Plant Your Geraniums

As a rule of thumb, Geraniums should be planted from the end of May to June, after the risk of frost has passed. If you live in colder climates, then wait as long as possible so you know that there’s no danger of harsh weather.

Shop our full range of bedding Geraniums and perennial Geraniums online.