Have you overwintered your geraniums? I’m referring to Pelargoniums, which are annual geraniums. Did you overwinter your Canna lilies? Well, if either is the case, this week’s video is for YOU!
I have been overwintering both types of plants for years because it’s easy and a great way to save money. Even if you haven’t tried this method, I explain how to overwinter them first. Then I get down to the business of potting them up.
Here in Spokane, Wash. (zone 5b/6a), it’s way too early to move the plants outside. But by bringing them out of dormancy NOW, they can start growing again indoors. Then they’ll be ready to plant outside, once the danger of frost has passed.
So let’s back up for just a moment. Last October, before any damaging frosts occurred, I dug up both types of plants. Then I knocked the soil off the roots, snipped off any flowers or buds, and placed them in a box. I always keep the box(es) in our basement, which is dark and cool (about 50 degrees F.).
I know, that sounds crazy, doesn’t it? But they remain there until about mid-February. That’s when I bring them out of dormancy by potting them up. And that’s the focus of this new video.
I mentioned Canna lilies earlier because there’s some “bonus content” in my video. This is also the time to pot them up and I thought I should include that information. I’m really tickled with how beautifully they came through the overwintering process!
So, without further ado, here is my video on what to do with your overwintered geraniums:
Did you enjoy the video? Even if you haven’t overwintered either of these plants, I hope it will encourage you to do so this fall. Did you know that I have created over 650 gardening videos over the past 12 years? Here’s a direct link to my YouTube channel. And if you’d like to watch more videos about flowering plants, here’s a link to my Flower Garden Videos playlist. That way, you can pick and choose what you’d like to watch!