The Tyrolean hanging geraniums are particularly fast-growing and flowering hanging geraniums (Pelargonium peltatum), which can develop shoots up to 150 meters long with good care and weather conditions. However, this lush growth is only possible if it is warm and sunny for a long period of time - the plants stop growing at (nighttime) temperatures below 10 °C.
How do you properly care for Tyrolean hanging geraniums?
The care of Tyrolean hanging geraniums includes regular watering when the soil is slightly moist, frequent fertilizing with potassium and magnesium-rich fertilizer, planting after the ice saints, periodic repotting and pruning, as well as protection against diseases and pests. They are not hardy and require frost-free winter quarters.
How often should you water Tyrolean hanging geraniums?
Tyrolean hanging geraniums should always be slightly moist, but not wet. The plants need a lot of water, but cannot tolerate waterlogging. It is therefore best to water when the surface of the substrate has already dried. Short dry periods do no harm, but should not last too long.
Do you have to fertilize Tyrolean hanging geraniums often? Which fertilizer is suitable?
Like all geraniums, Tyrolean hanging geraniums are heavy feeders and should be fertilized regularly. During the flowering period, the plants should be supplied with a liquid fertilizer for geraniums (€10.00 on Amazon) or flowering plants about once or twice a week.
When is the right time to plant Tyrolean hanging geraniums?
Since Tyrolean hanging geraniums are very sensitive to frost, you should only plant them after the Ice Saints - when frost nights are no longer expected. Even after this, it makes sense to protect the plants at temperatures below 10 °C.
When should you repot Tyrolean hanging geraniums?
The best time to repot Tyrolean hanging geraniums is early spring, if possible before the first shoots. You can combine this measure with pruning.
Is cutting the Tyrolean hanging geraniums necessary?
During the flowering period, you should clean out faded shoots regularly, otherwise a strong pruning will be carried out before the first frost - in October at the latest. Finally, in early spring, cut the plants again and remove rotten and dried shoots.
Which diseases commonly occur in Tyrolean hanging geraniums?
Unfortunately, Tyrolean hanging geraniums are quite susceptible to certain fungal diseases such as geranium rust, powdery mildew, gray rot and wilt. These are usually caused by excessive moisture (e.g. due to rainy weather or incorrect watering).
Which pests should you pay particular attention to in Tyrolean hanging geraniums?
Aphids, thrips or whiteflies can infect Tyrolean hanging geraniums, especially as a result of care errors.
Are Tyrolean hanging geraniums hardy?
Tyrolean hanging geraniums are not hardy and should be moved to frost-free but cool winter quarters before the first frost.
Tip
When it comes to fertilizer, make sure to buy a fertilizer that is high in potash and magnesium if possible. Nitrogen fertilizers stimulate growth, but not flowering.
