Wild Geranium Seeds
- HOW TO GROW
- FAST FACTS
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HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Direct sow in late fall, planting just below the surface. For spring planting, mix the wild geranium seed with moist sand and store it in the refrigerator for 60 days; sow seeds in a flat or individual peat pots, keeping the soil lightly moist and at a temperature of 70 degrees F until germination. When the weather has warmed and the seedlings are well established, transplant outdoors.
Growing: Keep the cranesbill geranium plants moist as they develop and bloom; they will naturally go dormant after blooming, but dry soil may cause premature dormancy. When grown from seed, the plants will bloom in their second or third season. Mature plants can easily be divided for new growth. Though these plants easily self-seed, volunteer plants can easily be removed or transplanted. Wild geraniums attract butterflies and bees.
Harvesting: Cranesbill geraniums' delicate blossoms do not last long as cut flowers, and are best enjoyed in the garden.
Seed Saving: After the flowers fade, distinctive beak-like seed pods will form. As they ripen, they will split into five parts and explosively release their seed. In order to gather the wild geranium seed, the pods must be removed as soon as they begin to turn brown and before they split. Spread the pods out to dry, covering them to contain the seeds as the pods split open. Separate the seed from the pods and store the cleaned wild geranium seed in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Common Names: Spotted Geranium, Wood Geranium, Alum Root, Alum Bloom, Old Maid's Nightcap
Latin Name: Geranium maculatum
Species Origin: US Native Wildflower
Type: Native Wildflowers
Life Cycle: Perennial
USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
US Regions: Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 4,300
Stratification: Cold/Wet for 8 Weeks
Germination Ease: Stratify 8 Weeks
Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun, Shade
Height: 16 Inches
Color: Pink, Purple
Bloom Season: Blooms Early Spring, Blooms Late Spring, Blooms Early Summer
Great product!
My seed order came promptly and in great condition. The seed packets are of high quality and I am excited to see the results this spring. I highly recommend Everwilde Seeds!
My order arrived quickly
I am very happy each time I order from everwilde.
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HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Direct sow in late fall, planting just below the surface. For spring planting, mix the wild geranium seed with moist sand and store it in the refrigerator for 60 days; sow seeds in a flat or individual peat pots, keeping the soil lightly moist and at a temperature of 70 degrees F until germination. When the weather has warmed and the seedlings are well established, transplant outdoors.
Growing: Keep the cranesbill geranium plants moist as they develop and bloom; they will naturally go dormant after blooming, but dry soil may cause premature dormancy. When grown from seed, the plants will bloom in their second or third season. Mature plants can easily be divided for new growth. Though these plants easily self-seed, volunteer plants can easily be removed or transplanted. Wild geraniums attract butterflies and bees.
Harvesting: Cranesbill geraniums' delicate blossoms do not last long as cut flowers, and are best enjoyed in the garden.
Seed Saving: After the flowers fade, distinctive beak-like seed pods will form. As they ripen, they will split into five parts and explosively release their seed. In order to gather the wild geranium seed, the pods must be removed as soon as they begin to turn brown and before they split. Spread the pods out to dry, covering them to contain the seeds as the pods split open. Separate the seed from the pods and store the cleaned wild geranium seed in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Common Names: Spotted Geranium, Wood Geranium, Alum Root, Alum Bloom, Old Maid's Nightcap
Latin Name: Geranium maculatum
Species Origin: US Native Wildflower
Type: Native Wildflowers
Life Cycle: Perennial
USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
US Regions: Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 4,300
Stratification: Cold/Wet for 8 Weeks
Germination Ease: Stratify 8 Weeks
Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun, Shade
Height: 16 Inches
Color: Pink, Purple
Bloom Season: Blooms Early Spring, Blooms Late Spring, Blooms Early Summer
Reviews
Review
Great product!
My seed order came promptly and in great condition. The seed packets are of high quality and I am excited to see the results this spring. I highly recommend Everwilde Seeds!
Review
My order arrived quickly
I am very happy each time I order from everwilde.