Reviving Overwintered Geraniums from Greenhouse

Three sorry-looking geraniums from father's greenhouse (brought in late winter). 3–5″ tall, in compost. Can they be saved?

High Success Odds

Geraniums have thick energy-storing stems. People overwinter bare-root upside down in basements—they're tough.

Steps

1. Pot in fresh moist compost.
2. Trim only totally brown/dried bits; keep main stem.
3. Water well, place in bright light (not hot direct sun).
4. When new growth appears, mild liquid fertilizer.
5. At 6+ new leaves, move to brighter light/direct sun, fertilize per label.

Patience + light + gentle feeding = revival.