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6th January 2021. In line with the current government lockdown rules, Burncoose Nurseries is closed to visitors. However at present we are able to offer click and collect to local customers. This will be weekdays only, not weekends. Mail order is continuing as normal. However please allow extra time for the couriers to deliver, once despatched from us. Sorry to say that some depots are experiencing high volumes of traffic, also staff shortages.

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GERANIUM maderense

Commonly known as Cranesbill

Biennial with cerise pink flowers borne freely on wiry stems

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Seeds £5.00 packet

MULTIBUY SAVING

Any 3+ for £4.00 each

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Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

Per Packet - Early in the year, typically January til end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch

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Available late spring to early summer 2021 - These plants will be available again sometime in late spring/early summer depending on growing conditions.

£14.50 each

Available late spring to early summer 2021

2 to 3 Litre - Early in the year, typically January til end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch

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Seeds may be available, check buying options below.

Evergreen - rosettes of deeply toothed leaves to 60cm (24in) long
Shades of pink - All shades of pink through to Carmine (red) - cerise pink with pale pink veins and dark magenta centres
Striped, Veined or Multicoloured - veined
Height - 1.2m-1.5m (4-5ft)
Spread - 1.2m-1.5m (4-5ft)
Herbaceous - Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch. - robust perennial, usually short-lived. Flat flowers, 4cm (1½in) across, are carried in imposing clusters.
Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter - Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F)
Full sun
Partial shade
Additional Features - Good to know - - wildlife plant - insects
Pests & Diseases - vine weevil, slugs, snails. Viruses, downy mildew. Powdery mildew in dry conditions.
Place of origin - Madeira.
Garden Location/Conditions - Rockery (inc alpine) -
Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
Seasonal Interest - Spring -
Summer
Winter
Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil -
Wildlife - Bee friendly -
Rabbit Resistant