 Fertilization Geranium sylvaticum : In autumn let’s add some organic fertilizer or granular slow release fertilizer to the soil surrounding the perennials. These plants often have a period of vegetative rest in the winter; the fertilizer will be useful for the spring vegetative reawakening. Exposure Geranium sylvaticumcontinental : We can grow the The Geranium sylvaticum in a place where it can receive a few hours a day of direct sunlight, but where it is protected from the sun during most of the day. The Geranium sylvaticum is a rustic plant, which doesn’t tolerate the winter cold, even when the nocturnal temperatures are very low. alpine : Locate this plant in a partially shaded place, where it can receive a few hous of direct solar light. The Geranium sylvaticum can stand the cold, therefore it can be grown outdoors year round. mediterranean : We suggest a pretty sheltered location, so that the plant can receive direct solar rays only during the coolest hours of the day. Grow the The Geranium sylvaticum in the garden, in full ground; it can stand the cold. Watering Geranium sylvaticumcontinental : Let’s water every 0-1 weeks with 3-4 glasses of water, or even more often if the weather is hot and dry; we should always try to keep the ground slightly damp. alpine : Water regularly, every 1-2 weeks, wetting the soil thoroughly by using 2-3 glasses of water and keeping it always a bit moist, although avoiding to soak it too much. mediterranean : For a balanced development these plants need constant and abundant dampness; during this time of year it is good to water frequently, about 4-5 glasses of water at least every -0-0 weeks. |