Focus™ White Geranium

Focus™ White is a compact, spreading ivy geranium with white flower clusters and dark foliage. Ball FloraPlant lists this early-flowering selection at 8–10 inches tall and 12–14 inches wide, a tidy scale for small baskets and mixed containers. [Ball FloraPlant](https://www.ballfloraplant.com/Products/Details/?phid=028404371005863) identifies the cultivar code as TOSTC1015. ## Placement and season Give it a sunny position in a hanging basket, window box, or container where its controlled spread can soften the edge. Ivy geraniums flower through warm weather until frost; in hot climates, some afternoon shade can help, while low light reduces flowering. [North Carolina Extension](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/pelargonium-peltatum/) describes the species as a container and basket plant that benefits from regular deadheading. ## Soil and watering Use a fertile, well-drained potting mix. Check containers regularly and water as the mix begins to dry, allowing excess water to drain; avoid sharp swings between very wet and very dry soil. [Iowa State Extension](https://yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu/how-to/growing-annual-geraniums) recommends well-drained soil and regular watering for annual geraniums. ## Maintenance Remove spent flower stems and pinch growing tips as needed to encourage branching and further blooms. Protect the tender plant from frost, or bring a healthy container indoors to overwinter in a bright place.