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GERANIUM maderense
Commonly known as Cranesbill
Biennial with cerise pink flowers borne freely on wiry stems
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Evergreen
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Shades of pink - All shades of pink through to Carmine (red) - cerise pink -
Height - 1.2m-1.5m (4-5ft) -
Spread - 1.2m-1.5m (4-5ft)
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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. - robust perennial, usually short-lived. Short, erect stems bearing rosettes of deeply-toothed leaves to 60cm (24in) long. Flat flowers 4cm (1½in) across. Flowers have pale pink veins and dark magenta centres.
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Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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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) -
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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)
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Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil
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Wildlife - Bee friendly -
Rabbit Resistant
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