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GERANIUM macrorrhizum 'Ingwersen's Variety'
Commonly known as Balkan cranesbill
Soft lilac-pink
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Semi-evergreenKeeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.7-lobed, toothed, sticky basal leaves 10-20cm (4-8in) long
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Shades of pinkAll shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Lilac pink
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Height50cm (20in)
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Spread60cm (24in)
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Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennialRhizomatous perennial. Clusters of erect, flat flowers to 2.5cm (1in) across with slightly reflexed petals and prominent stamens. 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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Very hardyHardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
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GERANIUM macrorrhizum 'Ingwersen's Variety'
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowNamed for Danish/German plantsman Walter Ingwersen. Makes good groundcover in shade. Wildlife plant - insectsPests & DiseasesVine weevil, slugs, snails. Viruses, downy mildew. Powdery mildew in dry conditions.Place of originsouthern Europe
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous borderCottage garden
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HardinessFully hardy
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Scented PlantsScented foliageStrongly aromatic.
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soil
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WildlifeBee friendlyRabbit Resistant
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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.
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