Container guide
Growing geranium phaeum 'lily lovell' in a pot
Compost and drainage
Geranium phaeum 'Lily Lovell' needs sharp drainage, so this matters more in a pot than in the ground. Use a free-draining mix (add perlite, grit or bark to standard compost), always pick a container with drainage holes, and never let it stand in a saucer of water.
Watering geranium phaeum 'lily lovell' in a pot
Containers dry far faster than open ground, so geranium phaeum 'lily lovell' in a pot needs checking more often than the general guidance of "Water when top 3-5 cm of soil is dry; keep evenly moist while establishing" — especially in summer, wind, or a heated room. Check the top few centimetres with a finger rather than watering on a fixed day.
Potting on
Pot on when roots show through the drainage holes or growth slows noticeably — usually every 1-2 years for a plant this size. Move up one pot size only; jumping several sizes leaves wet compost the roots cannot reach, and that is what rots them.
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Growing geranium phaeum 'lily lovell' in containers — FAQ
Can you grow geranium phaeum 'lily lovell' in a pot?
Yes — geranium phaeum 'lily lovell' does well in a pot. Aim for a container around 20-30 cm (8-12 in) across: enough root room for it to reach about 90 cm, without so much spare compost that it stays soggy between waterings.
What size pot does geranium phaeum 'lily lovell' need?
Aim for a container 20-30 cm (8-12 in) across. Pot on when roots show through the drainage holes or growth slows noticeably — usually every 1-2 years for a plant this size. Move up one pot size only; jumping several sizes leaves wet compost the roots cannot reach, and that is what rots them.
What compost and drainage does geranium phaeum 'lily lovell' need in a container?
Geranium phaeum 'Lily Lovell' needs sharp drainage, so this matters more in a pot than in the ground. Use a free-draining mix (add perlite, grit or bark to standard compost), always pick a container with drainage holes, and never let it stand in a saucer of water.
How often should I water geranium phaeum 'lily lovell' in a pot?
Containers dry far faster than open ground, so geranium phaeum 'lily lovell' in a pot needs checking more often than the general guidance of "Water when top 3-5 cm of soil is dry; keep evenly moist while establishing" — especially in summer, wind, or a heated room. Check the top few centimetres with a finger rather than watering on a fixed day.