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GERANIUM nodosum
Commonly known as Cranesbill
Rhizomatous clump-forming perennial with purplish-pink flowers in loose clumps
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Deciduous3- or 5-lobed, shallow-toothed, glossy basal leaves 5-20cm (2-8in) long
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Shades of pinkAll shades of pink through to Carmine (red)with paler pink centres and darker veins -
Striped, Veined or MulticolouredVeined
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Height30-50cm (12-20in) -
Spread50cm (20in)
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Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennialRhizomatous perennial with red-tinted stems swollen above the nodes. Produces loose cymes of erect, open funnel-shaped flowers 2.5-3cm (1-1¼in) across, with notched petals
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Ground coverThese plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soil
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
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Hardy - cold winterHardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
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GERANIUM nodosum
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Additional Features
Good to knowMakes effective ground cover in dry soils in full shade. Wildlife plant - insects
Pests & DiseasesVine weevil, slugs, snails, viruses, downy mildew. Powdery mildew in dry conditions.
Place of originPyrenees, central Italy, Serbia. -
Garden Location/ConditionsBorderCottage garden
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HardinessFully hardy
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummer
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Soil ConditionsTolerates all
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Wildlife
Bee friendlyRabbit Resistant
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Buy Varieties of GERANIUM nodosum
GERANIUM nodosum 'Silverwood'
Cranesbill
pure white flowers, floriferous and tough
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
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