How Do You Propagate Trailing Ivy Geraniums?
Ivy geraniums are popular with gardeners for their vibrant color, trailing vines of blooms and easy maintenance. Trailing ivy geraniums feature cascading blooms of fuschia, magenta, orange, scarlet or white, and their dark green, veined leaves that resemble ivy. They will even bloom year-round in climates that have no frost. These hardy plants grow well in planters, window boxes and hanging baskets from late spring to fall. Tough and long-lasting, ivy geraniums are best propagated through cuttings, but can also be grown from seed. Prepare the growing medium, which must be sandy soil that drains well. In a bucket, mix one part garden sand with two parts potting soil. Mix thoroughly. Fill small flowerpots with your amended soil, and water it thoroughly. Take cuttings from a mature trailing ivy geranium plant with a sharp knife. Cut the stems 5 inches from the tip of a growing vine. Trim off any leaves 2 inches above the base of each cutting. Tuck a cutting into each pot you’ve prepared.
