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GERANIUM cinereum 'Purple Pillow'
Commonly known as Cranesbill
Cup-shaped purple flowers with veining
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Evergreen - basal leaves to 5cm (2in) across, deeply lobed.
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Height - 15cm (6in) -
Spread - 30cm (12in)
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Herbaceous - Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch. - dwarf, rosette forming perennial. 1-4 upward-facing flowers to 2.5cm (1in) across.
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Hardy - cold winter - Hardy 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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Additional Features - Good to know - a good rockery subject. Wildlife plant - insects -
Pests & Diseases - vine weevil, slugs, snails. Viruses, downy mildew. Powdery mildew in dry conditions. -
Place of origin - Pyrenees. -
Flower Shape - Cup-shaped
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Garden Location/Conditions - Rockery (inc alpine)
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Hardiness - Fully hardy
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Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil
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Wildlife - Bee friendly -
Rabbit Resistant
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90cm high and sold in packs of 3. Each supports multiple stems with quick release.
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Scalloped Border Restraint
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Curved border restraints
The border restraints are made from sturdy, solid 6mm galvanised steel wire and powder coated dark olive green, available in a variety of sizes providing strong plant support to stop plants falling across lawns and paths
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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.
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Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
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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.
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