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Jazzy2Jazzy2 Posts: 36
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hi

i am in the process of planting out my geranium plants  the leaves are turning red after a few days in the ground,anyone have any idea what this is, is it a problem if so how do I approach it.

thanks

jazzy

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  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Central Norfolk UKPosts: 82,102

    Do I take it these are bedding geraniums/pelargoniums?  It's what they do sometimes - have they had a bit of a shock?  Were they hardened off properly or have they been a bit too dry?  

    It's probably just their reaction to being transplated and a change in their environment - I wouldn't worry about it - take off the red leaves if you don't like them image

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  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Central Norfolk UKPosts: 82,102

    Yes, I like it too Verdun - a bit  more colour in the garden image

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  • Jazzy2Jazzy2 Posts: 36

    Dovefromabove and  verdun thank you I will do as you say thanks

     

     

    jazzy

  • bigolobbigolob Posts: 127

    The reason for Zonal Pelargoniums (bedding geranium) leaves turning red is that the temperature around them is too low. It is nothing to do with watering unless the plants are very dry at the roots - not likely as you are tending to them.

    They will return to green when the temperature comes back to their liking.

  • bigolobbigolob Posts: 127

    Thank you Verdun, I agree with your comments on watering.

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