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Geraniums - replant after winter storage

Dilip_UKDilip_UK Posts: 114
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I am about to plant geraniums which over wintered using what I believe is a dry method, wrapped in newspapers and left in a cardboard box in the garage. They seem to okay, some growth on almost all plants. This is first time doing this, not sure if I should pot them now or later, perhaps should have done it earlier. Anyway they are hydrating right now, will snip off dead wood, those collar things, plant in compost and keep indoors till after first frost date and then pot them up into their final pots. Is this okay?


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  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    Yes - they just need to be frost free, and it would probably be a good idea to get them potted up - not too wet just now though, just slightly damp compost until they're well under way. You probably could have done it earlier, but it won't matter if they've got growth now - they're obviously fine   :)

    Those 'collars' you mention are something we've been discussing on another thread. You might want to take a look  ;) 
    https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1071597/death-by-teabag-again/p1

    Take care removing them - be as gentle as you can. Fingers crossed they'll all be fine  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • Dilip_UKDilip_UK Posts: 114
    @Fairygirl, as always appreciate your advice and guidance. Yes I just potted them and inside the house, as I don’t have a frost free greenhouse. 

    Looked at the thread you mentioned. Ohh they are called teabags, well you live and learn everyday. Thanks again. 
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    The teabag thing is quite a contentious subject - as you no doubt saw!

    I'm sure your plants will do well. A wee while to wait for getting them outdoors, but it won't be too long before they're growing away. They look like they have good big root systems which will help.  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • LynLyn Posts: 23,190
    @dbhattuk. Will you let us know if it worked,  I’ve never done that with Pelagoniums. 
    Gardening on the wild, windy west side of Dartmoor. 

  • Dilip_UKDilip_UK Posts: 114
    @Fairygirl, yes reading the thread, it certainly is an issue. Some thinking I never paid attention too, now I will. Thanks

    @Lyn yes indeed I will report progress. As I said it’s my first time over wintering plants. Was pleasantly surprised when I noted some growth. Have 6 plants in totally, fingers crossed some will shot to life. I did the same with over wintered Begonias corns and also planted them today. See what happens. 
  • Jenny_AsterJenny_Aster Posts: 945
    Used to over winter them by hanging them upside down in a frost free shed until I moved abroad, I remember they used to grow huge, quite gorgeous specimens. I'll be doing the same this autumn as I've now got a garden shed.
    Trying to be the person my dog thinks I am! 

    Cambridgeshire/Norfolk border.
  • JennyJJennyJ Posts: 10,576
    I don't think they're really called teabags, but when we talk about them on here that's what we mean. Google tells me the proper name is jiffy plugs or jiffy pellets (maybe that's a brand name).
    Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Soil type: sandy, well-drained
  • Dilip_UKDilip_UK Posts: 114
    @Jenny_Aster, Yes I have heard about hanging them over the winter months, very interesting. Sadly I don't have greenhouse/shed, so can't even attempt it. So used the newspaper cardboard method. 

    @JennyJ, yes a term I never came across. Now that I understand the context happy to go with whatever the forum wants. 
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