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GERANIUM himalayense
Commonly known as Cranesbill
(grandiflorum) - violet-blue flowers
£13.50 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ £12 each
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Good to know
Makes good ground cover even in shade. Wildlife plant - insects -
Pests & Diseases
Vine weevil, slugs, snails, viruses, downy mildew. Powdery mildew in dry conditions. -
Place of origin
Himalayas -
Deciduous7-lobed, prominently veined basal leaves 5-20cm (2-8in) long, with broad, blunt-toothed lobes
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Blue
Violet blue, touched with reddish pink. White centres -
Striped, Veined or MulticolouredVeined
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Saucer-shaped4-6cm (1½-2½in) across
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Border
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Cottage garden
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Fully hardy
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Height
30-45cm (12-18in) -
Spread
60cm (24in)
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Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennialRhizomatous, mat-forming perennial. Produces flowers in loose cymes in a main flush in early summer then, spasmodically, to early autumn. Leaves colour well in autumn
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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 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) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Full shade
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size30-45cm (12-18in)
60cm (24in)
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