This past Spring, I bought my first Rozanne. Not sure where I wanted to plant it, I instead chose a lovely pot (one of those new light terracotta look alikes) and placed it on my front (north) steps. It gets morning sun and then is pretty much shaded.

I am stunned by the result...masses of beautiful flowers that are STILL ongoing at this point when my daylilies and lilies have shut down...along with many of the perennials.

Now my questions: Can I divide up the plant in the Fall and replant into the garden? Should I keep it in the pot and place it a southern facing corner by the house? Or should I heel in the entire plant, out of the pot, into the Summer vegetable garden, let it over winter there and then repot it in the Spring?

What I cannot understand is why there aren't more of these delightful plants out there...I'm guessing that many gardeners think "red" when they think geranium. This was truly one of the best buys I've made in a long time.

Many thanks for your responses.

Ciao,
OITGAD

Most gardeners think "red" because they are thinking of Pelargoniums, a completely different genus of flowers, not hardy and so used for summer bedding.

OK, I just noticed that your Rozanne is still in a pot. This is fine, but it will actually do a lot better in the ground. It is hardy in your winters if it is in the ground, but I would be cautious about leaving it outdoors all winter in a pot. I think heeling in until spring may be the way to go.

Thanks again.

Ciao,
OITGAD