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GERANIUM maderense
Commonly known as Cranesbill
Biennial with cerise pink flowers borne freely on wiry stems
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Wildlife plant - insects -
Pests & Diseases
Vine weevil, slugs, snails. Viruses, downy mildew. Powdery mildew in dry conditions. -
Place of origin
Madeira. -
EvergreenRosettes of deeply toothed leaves to 60cm (24in) long
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Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Cerise pink with pale pink veins and dark magenta centres -
Striped, Veined or MulticolouredVeined
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BorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous border
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Cottage garden
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Rockery (inc alpine)
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Height
1.2m-1.5m (4-5ft) -
Spread
1.2m-1.5m (4-5ft)
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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.Robust perennial, usually short-lived. Flat flowers, 4cm (1½in) across, are carried in imposing clusters.
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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) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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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 Size1.2m-1.5m (4-5ft)
1.2m-1.5m (4-5ft)
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