I genwerally feed my geraniums every 1 to 2 weeks with miracle grow liqid fertilizer. We had a huge rain per iod of days. the plants now look cupped and light green and with dark lines of the spines showing thru.
Is this a specific flowering fertilizer? High nitrogen fertilizers will tend to halt flower growth, but yield large dark foliage. It is best to apply something a little higher in phosphorus and potassium and lower in nitrogen for plants that flower profusely like these do.
Some infections can steal nutrients as well, and geraniums can be susceptible to infections during wet seasons. It is best to make sure that the container has plenty of drainage holes to allow water out of the container.
If you can include a photo, I can see what the problem might be. It would help me to make a better diagnosis.
Is it ok to dig up my pelargoniums and over winter them in my potting shed. Its a bit dark because of the trees, but I don't have any room in the house for them
Yes, I think you can overwinter them in your shed as long as it is fairly air-tight and stays above 0 Celsius. Pot them up and let them go dormant; do not water while dormant. Starting late winter/early spring keep an eye on it because it will miraculously send out new shoots. Resume watering and put it where it gets sunlight. The linked article discusses different ways to over-winter them. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/geranium/how-to-save-geraniums-over-the-winter.htm
How do you overwinter geraniums in the hse? Cut back? Water or no water? Cool rm?
I'll assume you are talking about zonal or tender geranium, Pelargonium. There is a whole genus of plants, Geranium, but they are hardy perennials and can be left in the ground. Here is an article that covers how to keep them over winter and start new plants from cuttings. https://hortnews.extension.iastate.edu/2004/9-17-2004/geraniums.html
I have a geranium which leaves are turning red and yellow. I know that means it's under stress but I don't know what's causing it. I don't water it often but our area is not very dry. Any ideas what is the best thing to do for it?
It's summer here in NZ so that's not the problem
Cool temperatures are the most common reason for red leaves.
This article will help you with this issue.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/geranium/red-leaves-on-a-geranium.htm
I have a lot of Geraniums in my garden good strong plants so it would be a shame to loose them all.
I believe you are asking about Pelargonium, aka zonal geranium. It is a little late to be taking cuttings but worth a try. You can also dig your plants up and let them go dormant over winter. Usually plants are put in pots and allowed to dry out. Store them at 40 F if you can. Keep an eye on them because "presto chango" they will start to grow in late winter/early spring. At this time you must water it or lose it. Here is a good article, with a video, on taking cuttings: http://www.bbc.co.uk/gardening/basics/techniques/propagation_pelargoniums1.shtml
This article is how to over-winter geraniums indoors: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/geranium/how-to-save-geraniums-over-the-winter.htm
once a week. It's kept in a sunny window and receives at least 6-8 hours of sun daily. Help!
Not sure, but one guess is it may be from cooler temperatures than the plant would like? I did a quick search for leaf curl or wilt, but your plant's leaves don't look like verticllium wilt or drought. Although Geraniums are not related,I know Rhododendron leaves curl dramatically in cold temperatures. from your photo it looks like just lower leaves are affected. the leaf looks otherwise healthy. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful, but overall, I don't think it's a matter of concern. Will be curious to see how your plant progresses.
I accidentally watered my geraniums with diute Clorox water that was in my watering bucket. They dropped all their blooms--then came back with a perfusion of vigorous, multiple healthy flowers! Much more than usual. What significance did hydrogen chloride have?
Thanks for your gardening question. Experts say that using household bleach can sanitize roots, bulbs and seeds. Chloride is actually considered to be a micronutrient. Although dousing a plant with diluted bleach water is not commonly recommended, what a happy accident for your geraniums! Check out this article:
Happy gardening.