The scented geranium, also known as scented pelargonium, originally comes from the Mediterranean region and is quite sensitive to frost. In order not to have to buy new specimens every year or propagate them by seeds, this plant should be overwintered.
How do I properly overwinter scented geraniums?
To overwinter scented geraniums successfully, shorten long shoots, remove old leaves and flowers, remove soil around the root ball, and keep the plant cool (5-10 °C) and bright from October onwards. Water slowly more in May, Fertilize, cut back and repot if necessary.
In the wintering quarters: From October to May
How to do it:
- before: shorten long shoots
- remove old leaves and flowers
- Generously remove soil around the root ball
- from October, place the plant in a pot or box and surround it with a little soil
- Cool at 5 to 10 °C and place in a bright place
- check regularly and water lightly if necessary
After overwintering (from May) the scented geraniums can move out. The following is important in terms of care to prevent the plant from refusing to bloom later:
- water more slowly
- fertilize lightly
- cut down to 10 cm
- if applicable repot
Tips & Tricks
If flower buds form in winter, they should be broken off. Otherwise they rob the scented geranium of too much power.
