🌺 Vigoro Geraniums – Quick Guide
Vigoro geraniums are popular, ready-to-plant bedding or container flowers known for bright blooms, heat tolerance, and low maintenance. They’re typically zonal geraniums (Pelargonium) and are great for patios, borders, and hanging baskets.
Key Features
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🌸 Bold colors: red, pink, coral, white, bi-color
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☀️ Loves sun and warm weather
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🪴 Ideal for pots, window boxes, beds
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🌿 Long blooming season (spring → frost)
Planting
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Sun: 6–8+ hours direct sunlight
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Soil: Well-draining potting mix or garden soil
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Spacing: 10–12 in (25–30 cm) apart
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Plant depth: Same depth as nursery pot
Watering
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Water when top 1–2 inches of soil feels dry
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Avoid soggy soil (prevents root rot)
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Containers may need watering daily in hot weather
Feeding
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Use balanced liquid fertilizer every 2–3 weeks
or slow-release granules monthly
Maintenance
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Deadhead spent blooms to encourage more flowers
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Pinch leggy stems for bushier growth
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Protect from frost
Common Problems
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Yellow leaves → overwatering
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Few blooms → not enough sun
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Leggy plants → need pruning/light
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