Appleblossom Geranium Seeds - Geranium, 20 seeds

Quantity: 20 Seeds / pack

Appleblossom Geranium is a zonal-type geranium (Pelargonium zonale) with soft, appleblossom-pink blooms held in rounded clusters above scalloped foliage. Zonal geraniums are the classic bedding and container plant, blooming tirelessly from planting time until frost. Start the seeds indoors well ahead of spring for the longest possible season of color.

Why choose our seeds?

• Soft appleblossom-pink flower clusters that bloom continuously all season
• A standout in containers, window boxes, and sunny borders; also a fine houseplant
• Deadheading spent clusters keeps fresh buds opening for months

How to grow Appleblossom Geranium seeds

Choose Your Planting Method

• Indoors: Sow 8-10 weeks before your last frost; geraniums are slow to reach bloom size, so start early.
• Outdoors: Plant seedlings out after all danger of frost has passed.

Prepare Your Materials

• Seed-starting trays or pots
• Porous, well-draining seed-starting mix (geraniums dislike soggy soil)
• Fine vermiculite for covering
• Spray bottle for misting

Sowing the Seeds

• Sow on the surface of the mix and cover with a thin layer of vermiculite to hold moisture.
• Light is not required for germination; darkness or light both work.

Provide the Right Conditions

• Light: Bright light as soon as seedlings emerge; 12-16 hours of strong light keeps them stocky.
• Temperature: Around 73°F (23°C) for the fastest germination.

Germination

• Seeds typically germinate in 5-7 days at warm temperatures.
• Water carefully from below or with a gentle mist to avoid disturbing the seeds.

Transplanting

• Transplant to individual pots when seedlings have their first true leaves.
• Harden off and plant out after frost, spacing plants 10-12 inches apart.

Care Tips

• Sun: Full sun for the most flowers.
• Water: Water when the surface of the soil feels dry; geraniums tolerate brief dry spells but bloom best with regular watering.
• Fertilizer: Feed every two weeks with a diluted balanced fertilizer.
• Pinch young plants once to encourage branching, and deadhead spent flower clusters regularly.

Bloom Time:

Late spring to fall; plants bloom continuously until frost.