October
Written by Ed from Fibrex
Overwintering Pelargoniums
Pelargoniums are tender perennials that can’t withstand a UK winter outdoors. This month’s focus is on overwintering pelargoniums, the simple steps that protect them through the colder months and set them up for vibrant spring growth. From late-summer pruning and taking cuttings to repotting and protecting them in bright, frost-free conditions, these practices keep your plants healthy and productive year after year.
Water sparingly over winter, resume feeding in early spring, and monitor for pests and disease. For effective pelargonium winter care, ensure varieties like Sweet Mimosa and Candy Dancer have good airflow, regular pruning, and a gradual return to warmth as spring begins.
With practical tips on propagating pelargoniums, compost refreshment, and indoor plant care, this guide ensures your plants return lush and flowering each year, backed by the expertise of Fibrex Nurseries, specialists in cultivating vibrant, healthy plants.
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About the author
Fibrex Nurseries is a long-established, family-run business founded over 64 years ago and now managed by Ed and Laura. They grow and tend all their plants in-house, nurturing each pelargonium from seedling to showpiece. Renowned for their unique pelargoniums, Fibrex never buys plants in, instead cultivating and caring for every specimen themselves. Their dedication to quality and variety ensures that every plant leaving the nursery is healthy, vibrant, and full of character.
Nelly and Ed at Fibrex choosing our pelagonians for Chelsea Flower Show 2025!
Where to find out more
Instagram: @fibrex_nurseries
www.fibrex.co.uk
October brings a quiet focus to the garden, a time for careful preparation and nurture. It’s the perfect month for overwintering pelargoniums, cutting them back, taking cuttings, and refreshing compost, following Ed from Fibrex’s expert guidance. Plants should be moved to bright, frost-free corners for successful storing of pelargoniums over winter, while seeds sown earlier continue to grow and hardy crops are gathered. Each small action helps protect tender perennials and encourages new growth as the days shorten and autumn deepens.
