How many geraniums do I need for a hanging basket?

A general rule of thumb when planting a hanging basket is to use one plant per inch of basket diameter – so 12 plants per 30cm (12″) hanging basket. The only exception to this is when you use strong-growing plants such as Fuchsias and Geraniums (Pelargoniums).Click to see full answer. Similarly one may ask, can you put geraniums in hanging baskets?Common garden geraniums (Pelargonium x hortorum) are upright plants that are usually planted in pots, window boxes or in the ground. With its trailing vines that grow as long as 18 inches, ivy geranium (Pelargonium peltatum) is best suited for hanging baskets. how many plants do you put in a hanging basket? For hanging baskets the general rule is to use one plant per inch of basket diameter – so 12 plants per 12 inch basket. You’ll only need 5 plants per 12 inch hanging basket for bigger plants like Geraniums (Pelargoniums), Surfinia Petunias, culinary herbs and Fuchsias. Also asked, how do you take care of a hanging basket for geraniums? Such porous, lightweight soil drains well and provides air to the roots. Hang your basket containing geraniums in a spot that receives at least six hours of direct sunlight every day. Poke your finger in the potting soil up to a depth of 2 inches. Water the geraniums if your finger comes out dry.How do you pinch geraniums?Once a stem on a geranium plant has gotten to be a few inches, using a sharp pair of scissors, or even your fingers, snip or pinch 1/4 to 1/2 inch off the end of the stem. Repeat on all the stems. This will force the geranium to grow two new stems off the original and this is what creates the bushier, fuller plant.