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wintering Geraniums #890703

Asked December 11, 2024, 12:37 PM EST

How do I storeGeraniums in a paper bag over winter, & when Ido I get them out & into soil again?

Scott County Minnesota

Expert Response

It is pretty easy to over winter them in paper bags. They look a bit moldy in the spring but they will recover quickly.
Plant them up when it warms up in the spring and they can go outside if there isn’t room for them inside.
https://hort.extension.wisc.edu/2024/09/26/overwintering-tender-geraniums/
https://www.thespruce.com/overwintering-geraniums-1403592
https://fopcon.org/conservatory/overwintering-geraniums/

Do I cut them back before putting them in the bag, or just take them out of the pot & remove the dirt?

Thanks, esther

On Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 07:42:33 PM CST, Ask Extension wrote:

The Question Asker Replied December 11, 2024, 8:50 PM EST

Cut off anything that is dead. It is also fine to cut off anything that is leggy.

Thanks for the info!

On Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 07:53:58 PM CST, Ask Extension wrote:

The Question Asker Replied December 12, 2024, 8:47 AM EST

You are welcome and happy holidays.