Perennials

[Perlina2]

[[Hi, Im a newcomer and would welcome your help

I have a Geranium Hardy (Geranium ibericum platypetalium) and would like to know once I bring it in for the winter if the plant goes dormant or must I continue to water during the winter months.

Also the same question applies for begonias and mums. I live in Zone 5 (Montreal, Quebec).

Your help would be much appreciated. [/quote][/b]

[Newt]

Hi Perlina,

So sorry I didn't see your post sooner. Your hardy geranium wants to stay outside in the ground for the winter. It needs a dormant cold period and it's hardy in your zone.

Unless you have hardy begoinas, and not the houseplants, then you need to bring in the begonias for the winter. Do you know which begonia you have? Here's a site on begonias so you can id what you have and one for their care too.

http://members.aol.com/btbegonia/types.htm
http://www.geocities.com/begoniacirc...f_contents.htm

Your mums should be fine outside. Just cut the dead stems in the spring.

Newt