How can I save geraniums over the winter?
Saving Geraniums Over Winter Many gardeners like to keep their geraniums from one year to the next. This provides plants for the home in the winter and eliminates the cost of buying new plants the following spring. There are several methods of handling geraniums over winter. One way is to take cuttings and root them, early in fall. Geranium stem cuttings, often called “slips,” should be about four inches long. Take the slips from the tips of the healthiest stems. Remove the leaves on the bottom two inches of the cuttings. Stick the cuttings in a coarse sand, perlite, vermiculite or a well drained potting soil. Cuttings would root faster if you dip the ends in rooting hormone powder. Stick the cuttings two inches deep in the medium and water thoroughly. Place in a north or east window or underneath artificial lights until rooted. This generally takes three to four weeks. After the cuttings have rooted, plant them in individual pots and put them in a well-lighted spot. Keep the soil even
