cut the tops of geranium plants

Can you cut the tops of geranium plants and replant them or reroute them and how do you do it? My geraniums have grown too leggy over the winter. I want to cut them back but I would like to route the part I cut off. Can I do it and how do I do it?

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#1 Comment By shelley On 05/06/2015 @ 2:06 am

These articles will tell you how to deal with your leggy geraniums:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/geranium/leggy-geranium.htm ^[1]
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/geranium/pruning-geraniums.htm ^[2]

Geraniums root easily from cuttings. Information on how to propagate from cuttings can be found here:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/using-cuttings-and-leaf-cuttings-to-propagate-your-houseplants.htm ^[3]

#2 Comment By Downtoearthdigs On 05/06/2015 @ 2:14 am

Trimming back your leggy geraniums is quite easy along with propagating new plants.
I have included several links for you with information to get you started.

http://www.extension.umn.edu/garden/yard-garden/flowers/outdoor-indoor-geranium-culture/ ^[4]

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/geranium/geranium-care.htm ^[5]

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/geranium/pruning-geraniums.htm ^[2]

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/geranium/leggy-geranium.htm ^[1]

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