"Astrid" is this year's favorite geranium
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Each year, the Plantagen geranium of the year is crowned, and this year it is "Astrid" who takes home the prize. "Astrid" is a romantic beauty that creates magic in summer pots and beds.
- When "Astrid" is properly taken care of, it is a very sustainable plant that can continue for generations. It thrives best outdoors when the risk of frost is over and survives the winter well if you bring it back inside before the frost comes, says Hans Jensen, category manager for seasonal plants at Plantasjen.
"Astrid" entered as a newcomer in the geranium family, with semi-filled flowers in various pink and apricot shades. The plant has green foliage with chocolate brown details, and it is a delight to look at throughout the summer. - If you want variety in colors, "Astrid" is a very good choice. If you place her indoors, you will be able to enjoy the apricot-colored flowers. Outdoors, "Astrid" will adorn your garden with lovely pink colors, Jensen tells us.Geraniums thrive best when they have good light and sun conditions, and should therefore be planted outside when the threat of frost is over. It is recommended to repot geraniums as soon as they are brought indoors. If they are watered and fertilized well, "Astrid" will grow and thrive.
Here are Plantasjen's tips for taking care of "Astrid" the best:
Placement and light requirements:
Pelargoniums thrive in a bright and sunny location. They do well indoors, but thrive best outside during the summer.
Soil:
Repot your pelargoniums in larger pots with nutrient-rich geranium or U-soil.
Watering:
Pelargoniums tolerate drought well and do not like the soil to be too damp. A good tip is to check with your finger if the soil is wet. Wait until the soil is dry before watering again.
Fertilizer:
Give your pelargoniums plant food once a week during March-October.
Pruning:
Remove wilted flowers and leaves continuously for a richer flowering. Repotting and pruning should be done early in spring, as it prepares for the summer.
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