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GERANIUM maderense
Commonly known as Cranesbill
Biennial with cerise pink flowers borne freely on wiry stems
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EvergreenRosettes of deeply toothed leaves to 60cm (24in) long
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Shades of pinkAll 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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Height1.2m-1.5m (4-5ft) -
Spread1.2m-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 winterHardy 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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GERANIUM maderense
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Seeds may be available, check buying options below.
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Additional Features
Good to knowWildlife plant - insects
Pests & DiseasesVine weevil, slugs, snails. Viruses, downy mildew. Powdery mildew in dry conditions.
Place of originMadeira. -
Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous borderCottage gardenRockery (inc alpine)
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HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Seasonal InterestSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soil
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Bee friendlyRabbit Resistant
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Geranium - Growing Guide
Herbaceous Plants - Video Collection
- Dividing Herbaceous Perennials - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Spring Planting Osteospermums - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Dividing Summer Perennials - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Dividing summer flowering Hemerocallis - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Summer propagation - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Self-seeding aquilegia - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Supporting Plants - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Dead heading meconopsis - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Dead heading Delphiniums - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Feeding herbaceous peonies - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Overpotting Problems - Video Tip ondemand_video
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Useful extras...
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
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