Muscari are decorative plants par excellence thanks to their beautiful colored flowers. However, like all garden plants, they require regular care to keep their flowers bright for longer and thus beautify balconies, windows and terraces.
If you want to grow this plant in the garden or if you already have some pots on your balcony, read this article for advice on how to best care for geraniums.
Pruning geraniums
Muscari are very tall plants that die quickly if you forget to prune them. In fact, they must be pruned before winter to prevent them from drying out at low temperatures. Furthermore, in spring it is advisable to carry out a light pruning to accelerate flowering . This means removing only the stems that grew over the winter. This operation favors the formation of new shoots and flowering.
Water the geraniums
If you want your geraniums to flower quickly, be sure to water them regularly. During dry and very hot summer days, you should water even twice a day. However, water the plants very gently, so that they can absorb the water properly.
Did you know when to water your geraniums? It’s very simple: stick your finger into the soil. If the soil is very dry, even deep down, it’s time to add water. To do this, don’t overdo it, so that the water drains more easily.
You should know that geraniums can last several days without water. So you can go on holiday for a few days without worries.
Soil restoration
To enjoy the beautiful geranium flowers, don’t forget to fill the soil . To do this, place a layer of expanded clay on the bottom of the pot to facilitate drainage. Then prepare 3 parts of universal soil and one part of peat and add one part of manure and one part of sand. Then cover with soil and insert the plant. If necessary, add more soil and firm gently. Then water.