why are my geraniums not fully blooming they start to bloom the flower then stop and turn dark
Take care not to overwater. Soggy soil can cause the plant to stop blooming.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/geranium/geranium-care.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/geranium/leggy-geranium.htm
I have 2 of the above plants. I potted them instead of planting in ground. They have not flowered all summer. Do you know of any reason why? They are in a part sun, part shade area and are well watered.
This could be a nitrogen issue, if the soil you used contained a fertilizer or if you have over fertilized. Too much nitrogen will inhibit flowering. You can add phosphorous by using Bone Meal.
Review the articles below for care requirements: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/cranesbill-geranium/growing-hardy-geraniums.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/bone-meal-fertilizer.htm
what makes the leaves turn yellow
There can be a few reasons and this article will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/geranium/geranium-yellow-leaves.htm
The flowers of the Rozanne geranium is supposed to be blue, which mine were for the first season or two. Since then (the last two years) the flower color has been fuchsia. Had I wanted plants with fuchsia flowers, I would have purchased and planted them! Is there anything I can do to turn the flowers of my Rozanne geraniums back to blue?
It seems that geraniums have the unusual property of changing their flower color based on the temperature. I'm not sure if providing shade would allow them to change back, but it's worth a try. Here is more information:
http://pss.uvm.edu/ppp/pubs/oh24colr.htm
Yes, dilute shampoo or dish soap can be used to wash pests off leaves and prevent feeding. Here's how to dilute dish soap; the same proportions should work for baby shampoo:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/homemade-soap-spray.htm
Here are some of the pests that cause leaf holes:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/holes-in-plant-leaves.htm
Many of the pests have linked articles where you can learn about how to control them. The best way to identify the problem is if you can catch one of the critters in the act of eating your geranium's leaves. Keep checking it at different times of day. Then you can try to find a photo of the same bug online.
After the first year I repotted my geraniums into one large pot. The green leaf one rebloom every year, but the varigated leaf ones do not bloom. both look healthy.
Unlike most traditional zonal geraniums, Brocade series geraniums are valued not for their blooms but for their big, showy leaves. For a splash of color in a flower bed or patio container, plant Brocade geraniums where the interesting foliage complements a mix of colorful annuals.
Fertilize in-ground geraniums regularly using a general-purpose dry fertilizer. For potted geraniums, use a general-purpose liquid fertilizer.
Although Brocade geranium tolerates two to four hours of shade per day, full sunlight is preferable. Shade results in a taller plant that produces fewer blooms.
What is causing my geranium leaves to loose their green coloring?
Red geranium leaves signal the plant is stressed in some way. This may be because the plant is receiving too much water or too much sunshine, or has been planted outdoors too early or in mineral-deficient soil.
Fast-growing geraniums have small root systems that are vulnerable to deficiencies of phosphorus and trace minerals. Treat slow-growing, red-leaved plants with a high-phosphorus liquid fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season. For example, mix 1 tablespoon of water-soluble, 5-15-15 fertilizer with 1 gallon water to offset deficiencies and encourage blooms.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/geranium/geranium-yellow-leaves.htm