Mike, yes, keep them growing until about April next year when they’ll go to rest.
Aiko, I’d suggest if they are dropping leaves they want to go to rest. If not they could be winter growers.
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Re: Pelargonium barklyi
Thanks Mike. When should I bring them into the greenhouse?
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Re: Pelargonium barklyi
Probably now. End of month latest.
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Re: Pelargonium barklyi
So, it is not that all Pelargoniums are basically winter active?Herts Mike wrote: ↑Wed Sep 13, 2023 1:44 pm Aiko, I’d suggest if they are dropping leaves they want to go to rest. If not they could be winter growers.
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Re: Pelargonium barklyi
The little desirables that we like to grow are winter growers but the vast amount of Pelargoniums are summer growers.
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In most books (and on dealer web sites) the ones we like to grow (tuberous or stem succulent) are referred to as "species", rather than the popular floral hybrids..Herts Mike wrote: ↑Wed Sep 13, 2023 3:39 pm The little desirables that we like to grow are winter growers but the vast amount of Pelargoniums are summer growers.
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Good to know there is a difference. I will just see what mine will do the coming months!Herts Mike wrote: ↑Wed Sep 13, 2023 3:39 pm The little desirables that we like to grow are winter growers but the vast amount of Pelargoniums are summer growers.
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Re: Pelargonium barklyi
Incidentally barklyi is usually one of the last to show.
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Re: Pelargonium barklyi
My seedlings from September seem to be very happy, and the tuber is around 1.5cm. 3 out of 4 seeds germinated which I am very pleased about. Should I stop watering them now and let them die back for their summer rest?
Additionally, do I give them light watering throughout the summer to prevent them from totally drying out? When should I expect them to sprout for the winter?
Additionally, do I give them light watering throughout the summer to prevent them from totally drying out? When should I expect them to sprout for the winter?