Planting and Growing geranium 'Gemstone'
| Care difficulty | 2 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Allow partial soil drying before watering, avoid cold wet compost around roots |
| Sunlight requirements | Full sun |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline · Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Well drained |
| Fertilizing | High-potash pelargonium feed every two weeks through blooming warm season |
| Toxicity | Information to be completed |
How to Water geranium 'Gemstone'?
Allow partial soil drying before watering, avoid cold wet compost around roots
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for geranium 'Gemstone'?
Full sun
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for geranium 'Gemstone'?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for geranium 'Gemstone'?
- Soil type
- Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Alkaline · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for geranium 'Gemstone'?
Well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize geranium 'Gemstone'?
High-potash pelargonium feed every two weeks through blooming warm season
Learn more →How to Prune geranium 'Gemstone'?
Deadhead regularly
Learn more →How to Propagate geranium 'Gemstone'?
Propagate by softwood cuttings in spring, late summer or early autumn
Learn more →How to Transplant geranium 'Gemstone'?
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Learn more →How to Care for geranium 'Gemstone' in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant geranium 'Gemstone'?
Under glass grow in a loam-less or loam-based potting compost in full light with shade from hot sun with good ventilation. When in growth water moderately and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser in spring and early summer. A high potash fertiliser should be used when in flower. Water sparingly in winter. Can be grown outside in frost-free areas in a fertile soil. See Pelargonium cultivation for further advice.
Learn more →How to Repot geranium 'Gemstone'?
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Learn more →How to Harvest geranium 'Gemstone'?
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Learn more →Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
May be subject to grey moulds when grown under glass
Pests
Susceptible to vine weevil, caterpillars and thrips
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of geranium 'Gemstone'
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