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GERANIUM palmatum
Commonly known as Cranesbill
Crimson centred purple-pink flowers on flowering stems with purple hairs
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Evergreen5-lobed, light-green basal leaves to 35cm (14in) long in rosettes.
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Shades of pinkAll shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Purple pink -
Height1.2m (4ft) -
Spread1.2m (4ft)
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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.Perennial. Flowering stems with purple, glandular hairs produce flowers in large clusters to 1.2m (4ft) across
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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 palmatum
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Good to knowCan self-seed. Wildlife plant - insects
Pests & DiseasesVine weevil, slugs, snails. Viruses, downy mildew. Powdery mildew in dry conditions.
Place of originMadeira. -
Flower ShapeSaucer-shaped3-4cm (1¼-1½in) across
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HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Seasonal InterestSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soil
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Wildlife
Bee friendlyRabbit Resistant
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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)
2 options from £6.00
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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