Ivy Geraninums

audreyannewert Athol, MA Nov 03, 2006

I have an ivy geranium that I like very much because it is a color that I have never seen before-dark purple (almost black). How do I save it over through the winter? I put some cuttings in water but that doesn't work. The leaves just turn yellow. I also cut the main plant back and have brought it inside. Any suggestions woud be appreciated.

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bbinnj West Orange, NJ(Zone 6a) Nov 03, 2006

Post to the Geraniaceae forum, you'll get the expert advice from them. Plus there are some threads already going on over-wintering hardy geraniums and pels.

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kathy_ann Judsonia, AR(Zone 7b) Nov 07, 2006

I have ivy geraniums too, and I root them in potting soil just like the pelargoniums, they root just fine for me, I do have a greenhouse , I don't use bottom heat either, keeping the soil moist and let dry out between waterings. I also find that if it's very humid outside, I try not to water inside the greenhouse till It's dryer outside, plants stay wet longer in humid conditions , theydont' dry out, thus causing rot .

hope this helps

kathy

I also use regular rooting hormone bought at walmart