Watering Geranium sylvaticumcontinental : Let’s try to keep the ground fairly damp, watering every 10-11 days with 1-2 glasses of water; when the weather is very harsh and the temperatures are below zero, watering can be interrupted. alpine : Every 10-11 days water the soil, trying to wet it deeply; keep the ground constantly moist, although we must avoid water stagnations. Usually 0-1 glasses of water are used. mediterranean : We suggest watering regularly with 2-3 glasses of water, trying to keep the growing substratum pretty cool and moist; if the climate is very cold we can reduce watering. 10-11 days should go by between irrigations. Exposure Geranium sylvaticumcontinental : Locate this plant in a partially shady spot, where it can receive some hours of direct sunlight. The Geranium sylvaticum can stand the cold and can even stand prolonged freezing and very harsh temperatures; therefore it’s grown in the garden. alpine : Let's grow these plants in a partially shaded place, where they can receive direct sunrays just for a few hours a day. The Geranium sylvaticum can stand the cold and can be grown in the garden even during the coldest months of the year. mediterranean : The Geranium sylvaticum can bear a few hours of direct insolagtion, but it is best to place it in a partially shady place. The Geranium sylvaticum is a very rustic plant, which can stand without problems the winter cold. Fertilization Geranium sylvaticum : In the winter great part of the perennial plants have a period of vegetative rest, therefore it’s not necessary to fertilize them. Treatments Geranium sylvaticum : Towards the end of the winter, before the buds get bigger, let’s apply a defensive treatment against the most common fungi diseases, using a fungicide based on sulphur and copper. |