Fertilization is a very important aspect of growing fuller and more vibrant geraniums in the summertime. Unlike other plants and annuals, geraniums have slightly different nutrient requirements, meaning they’ll need some special love and attention from you.
In today’s article, we’re going to go over a complete geranium fertilization guide and discuss how you can cater to their needs and requirements in a way that benefits them massively. Let’s jump right into it!
Why Do Geraniums Need Different Fertilizer Compared To Other Plants?
Wilting geranium
Well, geraniums are heavy heavy bloomers to say the least.
Unfortunately, regular “balanced” fertilizers just aren’t able to accommodate their heavy blooming well and can mess up the nutrient composition needed for them to develop those magnificent blooms.
The number one thing you need to keep in mind when growing geraniums is to NEVER use nitrogen-rich fertilizers. Nitrogen promotes foliage growth at the expense of adequate blooming, and it’s just not ideal to have high levels of this nutrient in your flower garden anyways.
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